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GLOSSARY

1English-English by ChaptersCHAPTER ONE

1	foundation n	base.
2	far-flung adj.	spread over a great distance.
3	enlightened adj.	free from ignorance.
4	striking adj.	remarkable.
5	sub-tribe n	under-tribe
6	genealogist n	one who knows families
7	trustworthy adj.	which can be depended upon.
8	efficiency n	ability to produce the required result easily.
9	release v	set free.
10	unwavering adj.	not hesitating.
11	attractive adj.	pleasing.
12	sunken adj.	deep.
13	forehead n	part of the head between the eyes and the hair.
14	endowed with adj.	having some good quality.
15	wide adj.	large.
16	acquaintances n	persons whom one knows.
17	tender-hearted adj.	kind.
18	compassionate adj.	merciful.
19	sympathize v	show a feeling of pity or sorrow.
20	pity v	feel sympathy for someone.
21	weep v	cry.
22	captive n	prisoner of war.
23	ransom n	payment asked before a hostage is set free.
24	kind-hearted adj.	tender-hearted.
25	win over v	persuade by argument.
26	feud n	continuous enmity.
27	rabbi n	Jewish religious teacher.
28	undoubtedly adv.	with no doubt. with certitude.
29	Old Testament n	first section of the Bible.
30	slap v	hit with the hand flat.
31	shouting adj.	speaking aloud
32	contract n	legal agreement.
33	cut off v	separate.
34	agreement n	written statement between two parties ac accepting certain conditions.
35	peaceful co-existence n	living side by side without making war.
36	characteristic n	special typical feature.
37	embrace v	adopt.
38	meticulously adv.	carefully paying attention to details.
39	launch v	give a Start to.
40	for its sake n	for its advantage.
41	fiercest adj.	most ferocious, most violent.
42	waver v	hesitate.
43	spiritually adv.	dealing with the soul.
44	uplifted adj.	given a feeling of happiness.
45	eclipsed adj.	made to appear dull by comparison, outshone.
46	steadfastly adv.	firmly.
47	illustrate v	show.
48	wager n	bet.
49	incessantadj.	continuous.
50	prophesying v	predicting, telling the coming of a future event by any procedure.
51	rout v	defeat
52	ironically adv.	in a mocking way.
53	significant adj.	important, full of meaning.
54	impartiality n	fairness.
55	redeem v	buy freedom of.
56	oppression n	ruling unjustly.
57	disobedient adv.	paying no attention to orders.
58	differentiate v	make a difference.
59	nationality n	quality of belonging to a nation.
60	aware adj.	knowing.
61	internationalism n	the principle that nations should work together.
62	conversion n	the turning of a person to another religion.
63	defection n	going over to the side of the enemy.
64	esteemed adj.	highly respected.
65	reverence n	great respect.
66	respect n	esteem.
67	obstinacy n	resistance.
68	apostate n	a man who has denied his religion.
69	burden n	load.
70	shed v	lose, throw off.
71	huge adj.	big in size.
72	vow v	make a solemn promise.
73	rebel n	person who fights against the person in charge.
74	tremendous adj.	enormous, very big.
75	firmness n	solidity.
76	outstanding adj.	excellent.
77	thoughtfully adv.	with a lot of attention.
78	counsellor n	adviser.
79	clemency n	mercy.
80	at stake adj.	in danger, at risk.
81	insurgent n	rebel.
82	repent v	be very sorry for something.
83	implicitly adv.	without questioning.
84	deliberation n	debate, discussion.
85	harsh adj.	sharp, hard, cruel.
86	angrily ad v	in an annoyed way.
87	right path n	just way.
88	congregation n	gathering of people.
89	praising adj. v	expressing strong approval.
90	stress v	emphasize.
91	whole-heartedly adv.	completely.

CHAPTER THREE

1	vanquish v	defeat.
2	peninsula n	large piece of land jutting into the sea.
3	buffer n	state between two areas of fighting.
4	brethren n	brothers, members of same association.
5	nomad adj.	travelling about, especially to find grass for the tribe’s animals.
6	rural adj.	not urban.
7	taxation n	taxes.
8	arbitrary adj.	taken at random.
9	gigantic adj.	huge, colossal.
10	remove v	take away.
11	ascend v	mount.
12	resource n	source of supply for what is needed.
13	raid n	sudden attack.
14	beret n	round cloth hat with no peak.
15	evaluated adj.	calculated.
16	regiment n	group of soldiers commanded by a colonel.
17	murdering n	killing someone illegally.
18	dismount from v	get off.
19	foe n	enemy.
20	forelock n	hair falling over the forehead.
21	gallop n	fast ride on a horse.
22	plundered adj.	seized.
23	heap n	large pile.
24	retreating adj.	withdrawing from a battle.
25	ill-prepared adj.	not well prepared.
26	recruited adj.	collected.
27	weigh up v	examine all the arguments for and against.
28	strategy n	planning of war.
29	ambush n	surprise attack by hidden soldiers.
30	rear n	back part.
31	stubborn adj.	obstinate.
32	flow v	move along smoothly.
33	barren adj.	unable to have children or produce.
34	divert v	to change direction.
35	convey v	transport.
36	fate n	destiny.
37	storm v	capture by a strong attack.
38	willingly adj.	eagerly.
39	dignitary n	important person.
40	ditch n	long trench alongside a road, for taking away water.
41	narrowest adj.	the smallest from one side to another.
42	cohort n	group of soldiers joined together.
43	overpower v	to overcome.
44	obstinacy n	firm attention.
45	juncture n	place where routes join.
46	overjoyed adj.	very pleased.
47	onslaught n	fierce attack.
48	deputy n	person who has the power to act for others.

CHAPTER FIVE

1	compiled adj.	arranged.
2	parchment n	skins of animals which have been treated for writing on.
3	lengthy adj.	very long.
4	onerous adj.	causing much care.
5	custody n	charge, care.

CHAPTER SEVEN

Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq

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