Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

stick to firmly

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a person who is in charge

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a Muslim ruler or governor or judge

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

possessive form of “hakim” — a Muslim ruler or governor or judge

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

having or manifesting hope

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

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

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

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

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

immediately past

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

past form of “medicate” — impregnate with a medicinal substance

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

plural of “mullah” — a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

cut with a saw

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

carry out

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

express in words

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

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

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Hakim then raised his head a little and turned to the Sheikh.

an old word for “to”

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

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

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

at the time that

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Tell the Emir," he said, "that his friend has received a very dangerous wound, but that I hope he will live."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

the words that are spoken

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Meanwhile the Emir was anxiously watching the Hakim's actions, and when at last he saw him plug the wound with medicated lint, and then take the bandage offered by Frank, he drew a sigh of relief, grasping the fact that the Hakim would not bind up the injury of one who had passed away.

people who are wounded

From this reading These words were translated to the chief, but in his interpretation the old Arab omitted the hopeful clause, and said definitely that the wounded man would recover.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In an instant one of the Mullahs said scornfully-- "The infidel Frank lies unto you, Emir.