used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
(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 Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
Barakah's
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From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
Corân
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From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
ed-Dahak
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From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
Ghandûr
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From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
and nothing more
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
a particular point in time
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
MuhammadnounUS /mʊˈhɑːməd/
leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
coated with paint
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
an educational institution
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
scions
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From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ghandûr led off Muhammad every morning, and brought him home at evening through the perils of the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
Umm
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From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Barakah’s thoughts were with him all day long; she liked to guess at his employment at a given moment; while Umm ed-Dahak painted flattering pictures of his skill in learning, the astonishment of all his masters at his brilliant genius.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The school, just founded by the widow of a former ruler, was reckoned modern, for the simple reason that the scholars learnt geography and history, and handled other books as well as the august Corân.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
a late time of life
From this reading At seven years old Muhammad went to school.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading It was customary for the scions of great houses to be taught at home by private tutors, but the family council had decreed that so exceptional a child must feel the yoke of public discipline and mix with other boys as soon as possible.
