Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

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

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

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

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

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From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

for the most part

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

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

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

a single distinct event

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

the force of workers available

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

the tenure of a president

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

having a supporting base

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

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

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

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

From this reading The differences were chiefly such as were incident to ampler means and better service.

in or at the place that

From this reading Meanwhile Balthasar was conducted to the divan, where Ilderim and Ben-Hur received him standing.

belonging to which person

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading If the reader will return now to the repast of the wise men at their meeting in the desert, he will understand the preparations for the supper in Ilderim’s tent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Three rugs were spread on the carpet within the space so nearly enclosed by the divan; a table not more than a foot in height was brought and set within the same place, and covered with a cloth.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Off to one side a portable earthenware oven was established under the presidency of a woman whose duty it was to keep the company in bread, or, more precisely, in hot cakes of flour from the handmills grinding with constant sound in a neighboring tent.