Chapter XX

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

(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 It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

have or possess in combination

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

the act of departing

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

underpants worn by men

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

every person

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

extremely painful

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

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

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

the act of sending on to another destination

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

a half of an hour

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

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

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

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

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

fasten with a lock

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

not able to be found

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

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From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

arrange in a container

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

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From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

plural of “rattle” — a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

the work of a sailor

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

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

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PEASLEY AND HIS FINAL SIZE-UP OF EGYPT On the morning of our hurried pack up and get away from Luxor we lost Mr. Peasley.

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

From this reading It was a half-hour before the sailing of the boat, and we were attempting to lock trunks, call in the porters, give directions as to forwarding mail, and tip everybody except the proprietor all at the same time.

which person or people

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This excruciating crisis comes with every departure.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The fear of missing the boat, the lurking suspicion that several articles have been left in lower drawers or under the sofa, the dread of overlooking some worthy menial who is entitled to baksheesh, the uneasy conviction that the bill contains several over-charges--all these combine to produce a mental condition about halfway between plain "rattles" and female hysteria.