Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

(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 The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

cause to be bored

From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

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

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

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

From this reading She remained silent and motionless, fixing her eyes on the carpet.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

having the arrangement disturbed; not in order

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

opinion or judgment

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading She remained silent and motionless, fixing her eyes on the carpet.

set up or found

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

a young female

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

depressingly dark

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

beautiful carriage

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

and nothing more

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

not in physical motion

From this reading She remained silent and motionless, fixing her eyes on the carpet.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Her face and her neck bore the marks of Hadidje's nails.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

above and across; more than

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She remained silent and motionless, fixing her eyes on the carpet.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading She remained silent and motionless, fixing her eyes on the carpet.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

past form of “smudge” — make a smudge on; soil by smudging

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

move an implement through

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

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

From this reading The _kohl_ from under her eyes had been smeared on her cheeks, which were smudged all over; she looked just like a little savage, with however the gracefulness of a child.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

at the time that

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

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

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kondje-Gul was shut up in her room; I found her sitting on her bed, which was disarranged, and the pillows of which seemed to have been rumpled up in a fit of rage and despair; she appeared like one stupified, with her gloomy looks, and hands clasping her knees.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She did not stir when I came in; I walked right up to her, and in the solemn tone of a judge, said-- "Wretched girl, do you know what you have done?"