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From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
having companions or an escort
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It corresponds to "Look here.")
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
flogged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It corresponds to "Look here.")
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It corresponds to "Look here.")
staying power
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It corresponds to "Look here.")
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
Ohe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
recurring again and again
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
TibetannounUS /tɪˈbetən/
Himalayish language spoken in Tibet
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It corresponds to "Look here.")
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
at the time that
From this reading "_Ohe!_" (This is a Tibetan exclamation always used by the rougher classes when beginning a conversation.
which person or people
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TERRIBLE RIDE Early in the afternoon a soldier entered the tent, and striking me on the shoulder with his heavy hand, shouted:
the words that are spoken
From this reading The man, who seemed quite in earnest, accompanied each sentence with an appropriate gesture to illustrate his words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Ohe!_" repeated he; "before the sun goes down you will be flogged, both your legs will be broken,[12] they will burn out your eyes, and then they will cut off your head!"
