used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
anew
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
besought
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From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
Câdi
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From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
dignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
the state of being honored
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
MuhammadnounUS /mʊˈhɑːməd/
leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
a brief written record
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
on one occasion
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
Sâlih
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
carry out
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading These admonitions thrown as to a dog, to him, the known embodiment of goodness, made him cry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
unbeliever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage contract, he was told, must be in order, and every detail of her treatment strictly honourable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Muhammad Pasha Sâlih went again to see the Consul, this time upon receiving a peremptory summons.
at the time that
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
which person or people
From this reading When he got home it was to find a note from the Grand Câdi, requesting him to call at once upon that dignitary, who besought him, for the honour of the Faith, to be precise in all his dealings with the English convert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came away with smart sensations of indignity, the unbeliever having warned him to take care of his behaviour to the English governess.
