Chapter IX

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

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

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

react verbally

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

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From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

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

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

clothing in general

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

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From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

causing dejection

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

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

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

attractive and tempting

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

plural of “kurd” — a member of a largely pastoral Islamic people who live in Kurdistan; the largest ethnic group without their own state

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

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

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

immediately past

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

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 Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

the land between the Tigris and Euphrates; site of several ancient civilizations; part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

and nothing more

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

owed as a debt

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

Identical; not different.

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

normal or sound powers of mind

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

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

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

the state of being asleep

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

not provided with something desirable

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

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From this reading THAT UNBLESSED LAND, MESOPOTAMIA We were encamped in the khan, the native inn, at Severek, a dismal town in the dismal wilds of Mesopotamia; the weather and the depth of mud made it impossible for us to pitch our tent outside, and the dirty, windowless sheds round the courtyard, which afforded the only sleeping accommodation, were not inviting, so we had fixed our tent in a covered passage by tying the ropes to the pillars supporting the roof.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Why should two foreign ladies choose the depth of winter to travel between Urfa and Diarbekr along the caravan route which had been long deserted owing to the raids of the Hamidieh Kurds?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.

but in spite of that

From this reading I had often asked myself the same question during the last few days, but had not yet thought of an answer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A pale, dishevelled young man in semi-European clothes slouched into the courtyard and joined the group.

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From this reading The Zaptiehs deputed to guard us for the night hung about the door, plying Hassan and Arten with questions as to our sanity.