used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His anger, though impotent, was too strong for that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
Aziz
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From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
one or the other of two
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
divisible by two
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His anger, though impotent, was too strong for that.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading His anger, though impotent, was too strong for that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
Jehân
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
repentingverbUS /rɪˈpentɪŋ/
-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His anger, though impotent, was too strong for that.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
the rays of the sun
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
a special situation
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Jehân, though he had a racking headache from an attempt to drown care in a debauch, was not exactly discouraged.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His anger, though impotent, was too strong for that.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PEN AND THE SWORD Jehân Aziz was meanwhile repenting at leisure in Oriental fashion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
which person or people
From this reading An Englishman who seeks his bed and turns his face to the wall gives himself away; the native who does the same thing is not even committed to discouragement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That is, he had succumbed to the perpetual temptation of a string bed set either in shade or sunshine, to which it is always possible to retire without, as it were, quite throwing up the sponge.
