used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
alighted
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From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
aloofly
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From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
ankletsnounUS /ˈæŋkləts/
a sock that reaches just above the ankle
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
armourers
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From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
chain-gang
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From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
chainingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “chain” — connect or arrange into a chain by linking
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
Djinns
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From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
take in liquids
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
remove the dust from
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
EmbroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
the organ of sight
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
a state of high honor
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
leg-bars
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From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
Nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
overbore
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From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
perspicuousadjective
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
potionnounUS /ˈpoʊʃən/
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
on the contrary
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
SalutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
statelily
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From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
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 Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Ere the sad dust of the marshalled feet of the chain-gang swallowed him, Observing him nobly at ease, I alighted and followed him.
moving very fast
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
To-morrow
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From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
arousing affect
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
unbelievingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/
rejecting any belief in gods
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
unregarded
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From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
weldverbUS /weld/
join together by heating
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
at the time that
From this reading When the twin anklets were nipped on the leg-bars that held them, He brotherly greeted the armourers stooping to weld them.
Wherein
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From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not with an outcry to Allah nor any complaining He answered his name at the muster and stood to the chaining.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Saluting aloofly his Fate, he made swift with his story; And the words of his mouth were as slaves spreading carpets of glory Embroidered with names of the Djinns—a miraculous weaving— But the cool and perspicuous eye overbore unbelieving.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Thus we had speech by the way, but not touching his sorrow Rather his red Yesterday and his regal To-morrow, Wherein he statelily moved to the clink of his chains unregarded, Nowise abashed but contented to drink of the potion awarded.
