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81 he
هُوَ \ he: (See him and his for other forms) pron. standing for any male: He is my son. it: for lifeless things; for babies or animals (when the sex is unknown or unimportant): Write it down. The baby died soon after it was born, for a person (to show who was or did sth.) Who is at the door? It’s the doctor; it’s Mr Brown. It was I who broke the window, for any word or group of words, esp. when there is no natural subject It (the weather) is raining. It (the time) is ten o’clock. It (the distance) is sixty miles to London. Is it (what I have heard) true? It (what happened) was his fault. -
82 it
هُوَ \ he: (See him and his for other forms) pron. standing for any male: He is my son. it: for lifeless things; for babies or animals (when the sex is unknown or unimportant): Write it down. The baby died soon after it was born, for a person (to show who was or did sth.) Who is at the door? It’s the doctor; it’s Mr Brown. It was I who broke the window, for any word or group of words, esp. when there is no natural subject It (the weather) is raining. It (the time) is ten o’clock. It (the distance) is sixty miles to London. Is it (what I have heard) true? It (what happened) was his fault. -
83 right
[raɪt]1. adjective1) on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left):يَمينWhen I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.
2) correct:صَحيحIs that the right answer to the question?
3) morally correct; good:سَليم، أخْلاقيIt's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.
4) suitable; appropriate:مُناسِب، مُلائِمWhen would be the right time to ask him?
2. noun1) something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc:حَقYou have no right to say that.
2) that which is correct or good:صائِب، مُصيب، على حَقWho's in the right in this argument?
3) the right side, part or direction:جِهَة اليَمينTake the second road on the right.
4) in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.اليَمين السِّياسي3. adverb1) exactly:تماما، بالضَّبْطHe was standing right here.
2) immediately:حالا، فَوْراI'll come right down.
3) close:قَريبHe was standing right beside me.
4) completely; all the way:تماما، كُلِياًThe bullet went right through his arm.
5) to the right:إلى اليَمينTurn right.
6) correctly:Have I done that right?
بصورةٍ صَحيحَه أو سَليمَهI don't think this sum is going to turn out right.
4. verb1) to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position:يُصَحِّح، يُعَدِّلThe boat tipped over, but righted itself again.
2) to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done:يُصَحِّح، يوقِف الظُّلْمHe's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.
5. interjectionI understand; I'll do what you say etc:أفْهَم، نَعَم، حَسَنٌ"I want you to type some letters for me." "Right, I"ll do them now.'
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84 فسر
فَسَّرَ \ account for: to explain; to give a reason for: How do you account for his absence?. clear up: to explain (sth. not understood): The affair was soon cleared up. explain: to make plain; show the meaning of; give reasons for: He explained his plans to us. Please explain your absence from school. interpret: to explain the meaning of sth., esp. of a speech in a foreign language (we interpret what is said; we translate what is written): I asked the village teacher to interpret (the local language) for me. throw light on: to explain; to make clear: Can you throw any light on his disappearance?. \ See Also شَرَحَ سبب...، علل (عَلَّلَ)، أوضح (أَوْضَحَ)، أَزالَ سُوءَ التفاهم -
85 هي (لغير العاقل)
هِيَ (لغير العاقل) \ it: for lifeless things; for babies or animals (when the sex is unknown or unimportant): Write it down. The baby died soon after it was born, for any word or group of words, esp. when there is no natural subject It (the weather) is raining. It (the time) is ten o’clock. It (the distance) is sixty miles to London. Is it (what I have heard) true? It (what happened) was his fault. \ See Also ها \ هِيَ \ she: pron. used, as the subject of a sentence, for any female (note that certain things, esp. ships or countries, may be treated in English speech as female): My wife says that she knows you. The ship struck a rock, but she was not badly damaged. they: the pl. form of he, she and it: The girls say that they are hungry. \ هِيَ ذي! \ there: used for drawing attention: There she is! There’s the hospital. -
86 clear up
فَسَّرَ \ account for: to explain; to give a reason for: How do you account for his absence?. clear up: to explain (sth. not understood): The affair was soon cleared up. explain: to make plain; show the meaning of; give reasons for: He explained his plans to us. Please explain your absence from school. interpret: to explain the meaning of sth., esp. of a speech in a foreign language (we interpret what is said; we translate what is written): I asked the village teacher to interpret (the local language) for me. throw light on: to explain; to make clear: Can you throw any light on his disappearance?. \ See Also شَرَحَ سبب...، علل (عَلَّلَ)، أوضح (أَوْضَحَ)، أَزالَ سُوءَ التفاهم -
87 explain
فَسَّرَ \ account for: to explain; to give a reason for: How do you account for his absence?. clear up: to explain (sth. not understood): The affair was soon cleared up. explain: to make plain; show the meaning of; give reasons for: He explained his plans to us. Please explain your absence from school. interpret: to explain the meaning of sth., esp. of a speech in a foreign language (we interpret what is said; we translate what is written): I asked the village teacher to interpret (the local language) for me. throw light on: to explain; to make clear: Can you throw any light on his disappearance?. \ See Also شَرَحَ سبب...، علل (عَلَّلَ)، أوضح (أَوْضَحَ)، أَزالَ سُوءَ التفاهم -
88 interpret
فَسَّرَ \ account for: to explain; to give a reason for: How do you account for his absence?. clear up: to explain (sth. not understood): The affair was soon cleared up. explain: to make plain; show the meaning of; give reasons for: He explained his plans to us. Please explain your absence from school. interpret: to explain the meaning of sth., esp. of a speech in a foreign language (we interpret what is said; we translate what is written): I asked the village teacher to interpret (the local language) for me. throw light on: to explain; to make clear: Can you throw any light on his disappearance?. \ See Also شَرَحَ سبب...، علل (عَلَّلَ)، أوضح (أَوْضَحَ)، أَزالَ سُوءَ التفاهم -
89 throw light on
فَسَّرَ \ account for: to explain; to give a reason for: How do you account for his absence?. clear up: to explain (sth. not understood): The affair was soon cleared up. explain: to make plain; show the meaning of; give reasons for: He explained his plans to us. Please explain your absence from school. interpret: to explain the meaning of sth., esp. of a speech in a foreign language (we interpret what is said; we translate what is written): I asked the village teacher to interpret (the local language) for me. throw light on: to explain; to make clear: Can you throw any light on his disappearance?. \ See Also شَرَحَ سبب...، علل (عَلَّلَ)، أوضح (أَوْضَحَ)، أَزالَ سُوءَ التفاهم -
90 أداة
أَدَاة \ appliance: a piece of equipment (esp. electrical or mechanical. device: a clever plan; any machine, instrument, or piece of equipment that is planned for a special purpose: Have you a device for separating the cream from milk?. gadget: a small device or instrument: A tin-opener is a useful gadget. implement: a tool, esp. one used for farming. instrument: a tool or device with which sth. is done (esp. by doctors, engineers, skilled men, etc.): A knife is a sharp instrument. Electrical and scientific instruments are made there. tool: any simple instrument such as a hammer. \ See Also آلة( آلة) \ أَدَاة إضافَة \ of: (after a noun) showing position or relationship: the top of the hill; the captain of the team, (used after a noun) forming a verbal phrase: What was the cause of it? (What caused it?). \ أَدَاة إضافَة دالّة على المِلْكِية \ of: (after a noun) showing possession: He’s a friend of theirs (He’s their friend). That car of Peter’s is very fast (That car which belongs to Peter...). \ أَدَاة التعريف (أل) \ the: used with a noun naming sb. or sth. that is already known; used like this with the pronoun one: I want that book. Which book? The book (or The one) that you promised to lend me. \ أَدَاة تَنْظِيف \ cleaner: sb. or sth. that cleans things, esp. clothes: Send this coat to the cleaners. \ أَدَاة تَنكير أو تَعْريف \ article: (one of the words a, an, and the). \ أَدَاة تَنْكِير بمَعْنَى "وَاحِد" \ a; an; one:: He has a big dog (pl. He has big dogs). Have you a match (pl. any matches)? That is an axe (pl. Those are axes). \ أَدَاة نَقْل \ carrier: sb. or sth. that carries sth.: an aircraft carrier. \ أَدَوَات \ apparatus: (a piece of) special equipment: I have my own apparatus for printing photographs. \ See Also جهاز (جِهَاز) \ أَدَوَات مَكْتَبِيَّة \ stationery: writing materials (paper, pens, etc.). -
91 ثمن
ثَمَن \ cost: the price to be paid: What was the cost of your house?. price: the amount of money for which sth. is bought or sold: The price is marked on the tin. There has been an increase in price. value: worth (in usefulness or in money): That jewel is of great value. A lock has no value without its key. charge: the amount of money asked for doing sth., for supplying sth., etc.: What is your charge for this work?. \ See Also قيمة (قِيمة) \ بِأيّ ثمن \ at all costs, at any cost: whatever happens; whatever the cost may be: At all costs, get there in time. Don’t be late, at any cost. \ ثَمَن الطَّعام \ keep: the cost of being fed: My lodger earns his keep by helping in the shop. -
92 رغبة
رَغْبَة \ appetite: desire for food. desire: a strong wish: He has a strong desire to succeed. interest: a desire to know about sth.; eager attention; concern: He takes no interest in sport. He has lost interest in it. wish: an expressed desire; what one wants to be done: He acted against my wishes (He did what I asked him not to do), a secret desire My wish was fulfilled, desire; intention I have no wish to hurt you. \ رَغْبَة جامِحة \ thirst: any strong desire: a keen student’s thirst for knowledge. \ رَغْبَة طارئة \ impulse: desire to act at once, often without thought: It is risky to buy a car on impulse, without examining it carefully. She felt happy and had an impulse to sing in the office. \ رَغْبَة عَن \ reluctance: unwillingness. \ رَغْبَةً في الإيجاز \ for short: as a short way of saying sth.: His name is Christopher, but we call him Chris for short. \ رَغْبَة لِعَمَل شيء \ willingness: readiness (to help). \ رَغْبَة مكْبُوتة \ inhibition: being inhibited; feeling that something cannot be done: She loses her inhibitions when she is with people she knows well. -
93 نتيجة
نَتِيجَة \ conclusion: an opinion which is the result of thought. consequence: the result of an act or event: the consequence of his rudeness to his employer was that he lost his job. effect: result: His troubles had a bad effect on his health. Scientists study the causes and effects of a disease. end: a purpose; an aim: If we try hard, we shall gain our ends. outcome: the effect or result (of effort, etc.): We talked for a long time, but I still don’t know what the outcome will be. result: sth. that is caused; the effect of an action: Most accidents are the result of careless driving. My efforts produced no results, a number of points, etc., at the end of a game or match The result of the match was 6-3 in our favour. upshot: the end result (of some matter): I said I was sorry, and so did she, and the upshot was that we became better friends than before. \ See Also عاقبة (عَاقِبَة)، مفعول (مَفْعُول)، أَثَر \ نَتِيجَةً لِـ \ in consequence: as a result. thanks to: because of: Thanks to you, his life was saved (as a result of your help). through: by means of; as a result of: I heard the news through a friend. He lost his way through having no map. what with: as a result of (several things together): What with football and swimming and fishing, he has little time for reading. -
94 نسبة (لـ)
نِسْبَة (لِـ) \ proportion: the size of a part, compared with the size of the whole thing: What proportion of your pay is spent on food? A half, or a third?, comparison, in size or amount That building is tall in proportion to its width. Its cost was out of all proportion to its value (It is not worth nearly so much as they paid for it). ratio: the comparative amount (of each part of a whole): The ratio of boys to girls in our village is 3 to 2 (if there are 50 children, 30 are boys and 20 are girls). \ بِالنِّسْبة أو بالقِياس إلى \ relatively: as compared with others: a relatively easy question. \ بِالنِّسْبة لِـ \ for: in regard to: For a boy, he’s rather weak. He’s too young for such work. \ نِسْبَة إلى الخَضْراوات \ vegetable: of plants: vegetable oil. \ See Also نباتي (نباتيّ) \ نِسْبَة مِئَويّة \ percentage: an amount stated as a number of each hundred: What percentage of the people are farmers? A half, expressed as a percentage, is 50%. -
95 A work of art
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
96 act
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
97 action
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
98 activity
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
99 affair
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
100 appointment
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة)
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what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
What — What, pron., a., & adv. [AS. hw[ae]t, neuter of hw[=a] who; akin to OS. hwat what, OFries. hwet, D. & LG. wat, G. was, OHG. waz, hwaz, Icel. hvat, Sw. & Dan. hvad, Goth. hwa. [root]182. See {Who}.] [1913 Webster] 1. As an interrogative pronoun,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
What ho — What What, pron., a., & adv. [AS. hw[ae]t, neuter of hw[=a] who; akin to OS. hwat what, OFries. hwet, D. & LG. wat, G. was, OHG. waz, hwaz, Icel. hvat, Sw. & Dan. hvad, Goth. hwa. [root]182. See {Who}.] [1913 Webster] 1. As an interrogative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
What if — What What, pron., a., & adv. [AS. hw[ae]t, neuter of hw[=a] who; akin to OS. hwat what, OFries. hwet, D. & LG. wat, G. was, OHG. waz, hwaz, Icel. hvat, Sw. & Dan. hvad, Goth. hwa. [root]182. See {Who}.] [1913 Webster] 1. As an interrogative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
What of it — What What, pron., a., & adv. [AS. hw[ae]t, neuter of hw[=a] who; akin to OS. hwat what, OFries. hwet, D. & LG. wat, G. was, OHG. waz, hwaz, Icel. hvat, Sw. & Dan. hvad, Goth. hwa. [root]182. See {Who}.] [1913 Webster] 1. As an interrogative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
What of that — What What, pron., a., & adv. [AS. hw[ae]t, neuter of hw[=a] who; akin to OS. hwat what, OFries. hwet, D. & LG. wat, G. was, OHG. waz, hwaz, Icel. hvat, Sw. & Dan. hvad, Goth. hwa. [root]182. See {Who}.] [1913 Webster] 1. As an interrogative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English