Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

matters of personal concern

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

react verbally

From this reading Armenouhi went to answer it, and found the pasha standing there.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

set up or found

From this reading Armenouhi went to answer it, and found the pasha standing there.

tastelessly showy

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

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

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

not any; not one

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Armenouhi went to answer it, and found the pasha standing there.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

having a supporting base

From this reading Armenouhi went to answer it, and found the pasha standing there.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward evening of the following day, there was a knock at the door.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

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

From this reading Unbidden, he stepped into the hall, entered the library, and seated himself on the divan.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading He was dressed in his most gorgeous uniform; the long sword suspended at his side was trailing on the ground; and numerous gaudy decorations nearly covered his breast.

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

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Armenouhi went to answer it, and found the pasha standing there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading REJECTED Thinking it best not to worry her aunt by informing her of the sudden turn of affairs at the pasha’s, Armenouhi made no allusion to her adventure with Hassan; in two days she was to return to Scutari, and then her aunt’s relationship with her neighbors across the way might continue as if nothing had happened.