Chapter I

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

form a curve

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

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From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

shining intensely

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

fit for habitation

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

-ing form of “incinerate” — become reduced to ashes

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

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From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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 All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

and nothing more

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

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From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

more desirable than another

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

not used up

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

required or under orders

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

in the direction of

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

up to a particular time

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

precisely as stated

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

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

From this reading BY ARTHUR WEIGALL _Author of “Madeline of the Desert,” “The Dweller in the Desert,” etc._ James Champernowne Tundering-West, or, as for the time being he preferred to be called, Jim Easton, sat himself down on the camp-bedstead in the middle of the one habitable room of a derelict rest-house, built on the edge of the desert some distance behind the houses of the native town of Kôm-es-Sultân.

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

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

at the time that

From this reading All day long he had been feeling an uneasiness of body; and now, when the incinerating June sun was sinking towards the glaring mirror of the Nile, this vague disquiet developed into a very tangible malady.

in or at the place that

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

a Caucasian

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading There had been an outbreak of cholera at the camp; and, being the only white man then remaining at the works, which were in process of being shut down for the summer, he had been obliged to stay at his post until, as he supposed, the epidemic had been stamped out.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew precisely what was the matter with him, and his dark, angry eyes rolled around the dirty pink-washed room, as would those of a criminal around the place of execution.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Yesterday he had arrived in from the desert, tired out by a four-days’ journey on camel-back across the furnace of rocks and sand which separated the gold-mines, where he had been working, from the nearest bend of the Nile.