Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

later than; following

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

react verbally

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

possessive form of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

well in the past; former

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

in a depressing manner or to a depressing degree

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

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

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

every person

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

apart from; not including

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

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

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

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

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

signifying nothing

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

more desirable than another

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading To her, it represented the temple of truth.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading In answer to enquiries, she pleaded a bad headache, and after the ladies had risen, departed to her tent.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

in a startling manner

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading To her, it represented the temple of truth.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To her, it represented the temple of truth.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

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

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

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

From this reading IN ANGEL'S TENT SEVERAL guests from the station were added to the camp dinner table, the Commissioner's Khansamah contrived an impressive _mènu_, and a dazzling display of plate and flowers.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

which person or people

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The wine was incomparable—though the host greatly preferred Scotch whisky—and everything and everyone contributed to a pleasant evening, except Donald Gordon, who, as usual, devoured the meal in silence, and Mrs. Gascoigne, who was depressingly dumb, and most startlingly pale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The camp moved on the following morning, and as Angel rode past the insignificant little club, she gazed at it with a curious expression on her face.