used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
Arab's
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From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
ARABICnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
bounteousnessnoun
generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
command with authority
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
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 In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
doubtlesslyadverb
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
one or the other of two
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
divisible by two
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
Insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
IshmaelnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
Joktan
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From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
outragingverbUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “outrage” — strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
an amount of time
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
PROVERBnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
estrangement from god
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
required or under orders
From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
to-day
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From this reading The hospitality of the Arab to-day is as great and as genuine as in the days of Ishmael and Joktan—of either the one or the other he is supposed to be the direct descendant.
trampleverbUS /ˈtræmpəl/
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
unforgivableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈɡɪvəbəl/
not excusable
From this reading In outraging her father’s hospitality by killing the dog accepted as a gift by the guest beneath his roof, she had committed the one sin unforgivable to the Arab.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
wertauxiliary verbUS /wɜːrt/
an old form of “were”, used with “thou”
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading “_If thou wert to see my luck, thou wouldst trample it underfoot._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
a late time of life
From this reading Three days is the prescribed limit to the Arab’s bounteousness on behalf of the stranger within the gates, though, if the guest’s company prove agreeable it will doubtlessly be offered for a period extending over weeks, or months, or even years.
Zarah
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From this reading Insolently indifferent Zarah stood, some hours later, in the Hall of Judgment waiting for the verdict to be passed.
