used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
AbandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
a record or narrative description of past events
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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Ahamadou
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AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
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AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Areg
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From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
AUTHOR'SnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR'S NOTE.
Azjar
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Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
showing who or what does the action
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collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MaraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
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a brief written record
From this reading AUTHOR'S NOTE.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
Pearce
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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
Queux
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unusual or striking
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
RisksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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robber-sheikh
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From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
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SheikhnounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
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Sidi
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an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
VeiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The Veiled Man Being an Account of the Risks and Adventures of Sidi Ahamadou, Sheikh of the Azjar Marauders of the Great Sahara By William Le Queux Illustrations by Alfred Pearce The Veiled Man, by William Le Queux.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remarkable adventures of the notorious robber-sheikh Ahamadou, "the Abandoned of Allah," once the terror of the Areg Desert, but now friendly to the French, were collected during a journey across the Great Sahara.
William
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