used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He blamed himself for the adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
Barakah
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From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He blamed himself for the adventure.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
FrankishadjectiveUS /ˈfræŋkɪʃ/
of or relating to the Franks
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
Ghandûr
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From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He blamed himself for the adventure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
Pasha's
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From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
except for; apart from
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ghandûr, had borne the summons to the Frankish doctor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Having delivered it, he wandered to the Pasha’s house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
witlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɪtləs/
(used as complement) to the utmost degree
From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her freak of walking had imparted to his sentiments that touch of pity for one too innocent to face the world which makes of service an angelic trust.
Yûsuf
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From this reading A creature witless save for love, existing by it, the kindness shown him by the lady Barakah had raised her to the throne of Yûsuf in his mind.
