used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
(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 roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Willard wondered if it were any cooler on the terrace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
Blandhorn
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From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
Blandhorn's
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From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
caftannounUS /ˈkæftæn/
a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “My dear Willard—can you sleep?”
caravansarynoun
an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading Willard wondered if it were any cooler on the terrace.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear Willard—can you sleep?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Willard wondered if it were any cooler on the terrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
the force of workers available
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
Mission-house
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From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear Willard—can you sleep?”
not any; not one
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
estrangement from god
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “My dear Willard—can you sleep?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Some one tapped on his open door, and Mr. Blandhorn, in turban and caftan, entered the room, shading a small lamp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
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 But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roofs were of course forbidden to the missionaries, as they are to men in all Moslem cities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the Mission-house stood close to the walls, and Mr. Blandhorn’s room, across the passage, gave on a small terrace overhanging the court of a caravansary upon which it was no sin to look.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading Willard wondered if it were any cooler on the terrace.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Willard wondered if it were any cooler on the terrace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Willard—can you sleep?”
