Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

the state of being absent

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

(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 Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

an evil spirit

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

put or send forth

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

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From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

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From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

third-person singular of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

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From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

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

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

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

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

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

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

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

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

a Loloish language

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

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From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

extremely

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

in a resolute manner

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

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

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading OSMOND AND LOLO THE SLAVE--THREATS AND DEFIANCE--THE CIRCASSIAN'S DOOM--OSMOND EARNS HIS REWARD.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The three Circassian slaves had been sent as a present to the real pasha, Osmond's master, by some friendly Algerian prince, and, arriving in the absence of the pasha, the deputy had cast greedy eyes upon the rich prize.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

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

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

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

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

which person or people

From this reading Finding all his authority was lost upon the Circassians girls, who stoutly refused to be persuaded, he grew vicious.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Nothing was positively known, but the tragedy which Jack and Harry Girdwood had witnessed hard by the water-gate of the Konaki, coupled with the recognition of the two eunuchs by Tinker as the two assassins whom he and Bogey had capsized into the water, made matters look altogether very suspicious indeed.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The few threatening words which Osmond had muttered to one of the fair Circassians, too, should have told their own tale.