Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

achieved or reached

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

not fitting closely; hanging loosely

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The Patan sheepskin coat was left with his horse.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

a city in north central Morocco; religious center

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

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

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The Patan sheepskin coat was left with his horse.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Patan sheepskin coat was left with his horse.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

on one occasion

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

a member of the dominant Hindu military caste in northern India

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

the quality of being holy

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

of or relating to the sartorius muscle

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

From this reading The Patan sheepskin coat was left with his horse.

do one's shopping

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

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

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

with low volume

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

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

From this reading The Patan sheepskin coat was left with his horse.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading When he laughed, and called softly, "Gulab," her eyes almost wept for joy, for not seeing him at once, a dread that he had gone had chilled her.

at the time that

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

a Caucasian

From this reading In the morning Captain Barlow underwent a sartorial metamorphosis; he attained to the sanctity of a Hindu pilgrim by the purchase of a tight-ankled pair of white trousers to replace the voluminous baggy ones of a Patan, and a blue shot-with-gold-thread Rajput turban.

which person or people

From this reading When Bootea came at ten to where Barlow--who was now Jaswant Singh--paced up and down with the swagger of a Rajput in front of the _bunnia's_ shop, she stood for a little, her eyes searching the crowd for her Sahib.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He shoved the Patan turban with its conical fez in his saddle-bags, and wound the many yards of blue material in a rakish criss-cross about his shapely head, running a fold or two beneath his chin.