used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading “This delay is simply abominable.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
Akhaf
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From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
ARABICnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
blottingverbUS /ˈblɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
cloudingnounUS /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “This delay is simply abominable.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
Hareek
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From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This delay is simply abominable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
Jebel
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From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
and nothing more
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
a human being
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
established beyond doubt
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
PROVERBnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
Richard
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From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
move upward
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
and nothing more
From this reading “This delay is simply abominable.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This delay is simply abominable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
hard to endure
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Due to the intense heat, it obliterated the stars, thereby trying the patience of the old man to the uttermost.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
at the time that
From this reading “_A person sat demanding from God the rise of morn—when morn rose he became blind._”—ARABIC PROVERB.
in or at the place that
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading To think, just to think, that this wind has been blowing for nearly a week, clouding the sky and blotting out the stars—the stars by which, if they could have been seen, I could have proved, absolutely proved, that we are camped upon the exact spot, between the mountains of Hareek and the Jebel Akhaf, from where the Holy Fathers turned due south.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish the stars could be seen,” Sir Richard said irritably, three nights later, as he looked up at the sky, across which hung a heavy purple cloud.
