Chapter XXII

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

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

anew

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

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

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

in addition

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

propose a payment

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

become dark or darker

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

color with dye

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

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

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

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 The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a reddish brown dye used especially on hair

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

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

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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 They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

come together

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

the back side of the neck

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

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

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

not any; not one

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

and nothing more

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

continue talking

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

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

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

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

From this reading THE “MISERICORDIA” AGAIN Before starting, the disguises of Horace and the doctor were perfected.

at the time that

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

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

From this reading The hair was cut closely off the nape of the neck, below the line to which the turban, properly adjusted, came down, and the skin was stained to match that of their faces.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were so bronzed by the sun and air that their skin was no fairer than that of many Turks of the better class; but it was thought as well to apply a slight tinge of dye to them, and to darken the doctor’s eyelashes and eyebrows with henna.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The garments they wore formed part of Ahmed’s wardrobe, and only needed somewhat more careful adjustment than they had at first received.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The ladies came up to bid them farewell; but, as it had been arranged that in the course of a few days, when inquiry should have ceased, the bey, with his wife and daughters, should also proceed to their country residence, they would meet again ere long.