Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

an expectation

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

cause to be attached

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

placed crosswise

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

apart from; not including

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

in a gradual manner

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

and nothing more

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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 FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

staying power

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

engage in

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

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

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

on one occasion

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

several time

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

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

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

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From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

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

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

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

From this reading Yasmini seemed to be in a strange mood mixed of mischief and amused anticipation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

not seen or perceived

From this reading It looked just as if an unseen hand had taken him by the hair and lowered him gradually, for he crossed his legs and dropped to the floor as evenly and slowly as one of those freight elevators that disappear beneath the city side-walks.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He seemed to attach a great deal of importance to his exact position and glanced repeatedly at the walls as if to make sure that he was not sitting an inch or two too far to the right or left; however, he had gauged his measurements exactly at the first attempt and did not move, once he was seated.

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

From this reading The Mahatma sat down exactly in the middle of the carpet, and his method was unique.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.

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

From this reading FEAR IS DEATH At a sign from the Gray Mahatma all the women except Yasmini left the room.