used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
ilex-tree
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From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
Iskender
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From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
Nesibeh
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From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading They shouted "Praise to Allah!"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading They shouted "Praise to Allah!"
spring-time
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From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An excited group stood out beneath the ilex-tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shouted "Praise to Allah!"
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The mother of Iskender ran and seized the baby, and rocking it in her arms, poured forth her hoard of tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They shouted "Praise to Allah!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
at the time that
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He arrived on foot leading the donkey, on which his wife sat with the baby in her arms.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years later, when Allah had given him a male child by Nesibeh, Iskender visited his wife's father in the spring-time.
