something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading DAUD'S ADVENTURES.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
astrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
Daud
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From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
DAUD'S
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From this reading DAUD'S ADVENTURES.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
GirdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
the act of departing
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
Kerbelanoun
a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
Mersina's
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From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
not any; not one
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
Shammar
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From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
in or at or to some place
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Daud confessed to us that he had no very high opinion of the Hindu astrologer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought that he was quite capable of lying, if it suited his purpose; and that it was by no means impossible that he was mixed up in the theft of the Golden Girdle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the latter were the case, the tale of Mersina's flight and subsequent disposal of the stolen property was, of course, an invention, to get Daud well out of the way; and it might be that the astrologer knew that the Girdle was safely deposited somewhere in Kerbela.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Shammar, however, came to the conclusion that, whatever was going on, his line of action was quite clear.
