used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
in addition
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
Belli
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From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
Bessy
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From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
court-yard
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From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
Figsby
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From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
Frangistan
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From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
many times at short intervals
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
infidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
Mashallah
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From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
moon-facedadjective
having a round face
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
sh
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From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
be seated
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I lived in the smallest of houses, consisting of one room, a sh closet, and a small court; also of a kitchen.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
having a supporting base
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Since my return from Frangistan, the current of my existence flowed more like the waters of a canal than those of a river.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
at the time that
From this reading My heart would soften as it dwelt upon the charms of the moon-faced Bessy, and would rouse into anger when I reflected that she was possessed by the infidel Figsby, at a time that she might have been the head of the harem of a true believer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My principal amusement was to sit in my room and look into my court-yard, and, as one must think, my thoughts frequently would run upon my travels, upon the strange things which I had seen, and upon the individuals with whom I had become acquainted.
an affirmative
From this reading I have been allowed to smoke the pipe of tranquillity, rested upon the carpet of content; and as my duties, which principally consisted in standing before the king at stated times, and saying "_Belli_--Yes," and "_Mashallah_--Praise be to God!" at proper intervals, I could not complain of the weight of responsibility imposed upon me.
