Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

located inward

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

and nothing more

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

do one's shopping

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

having a supporting base

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

inspiring awe

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading Occasionally he followed a less frequented street, but always came back to the tramway and the rows of carriages.

wearing a turban

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Through fear that some former acquaintance might recognize him, he clung to the inner side of the walk.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As usual in the early afternoon, lines of carriages were taking the Turkish officials to their offices in the Sublime Porte.

which person or people

From this reading To his old friend, Hadji Bekier, who was standing in the doorway of his lokoum shop, he seemed but a passing beggar, only more ragged and more filthy than others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TURBANED MOLLAH Bare-headed and bare-footed, with elbows and knees protruding through the filthy rags that covered him, his face hidden beneath six weeks’ growth of beard, Takvor passed slowly by the outer guards of the prison and down the street.