used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
(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 May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
Barakah
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From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
cronenounUS /kroʊn/
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
put on clothes
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
ed-Dahak
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From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
how
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From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
a single distinct event
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
a particular point in time
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
MuhammadnounUS /mʊˈhɑːməd/
leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The crone sank down before her as of right, and kissing her feet, asked how she did and praised her loveliness.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
sh
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From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
slave-girls
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From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading May Our Lord preserve him in all times and places!” and straightway began making baby noises.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Then, looking at the infant, she exclaimed in natural tones, “Ma sh´Allah!
Umm
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From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
at the time that
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barakah thought the moment opportune for getting at the secret of that incident which teased her memory.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Upon the morrow Barakah had quite forgotten the old woman; she was lounging on a sofa, smoking after breakfast, watching the slave-girls dress Muhammad, when Umm ed-Dahak stole in barefoot, making reverence.
