used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
the act of breaking something
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
CENTURIESnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
unvarying in nature
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
set up or found
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
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 A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
the force of workers available
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
Mirai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
RamverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He was forced to ride with the caravan, after sending Mirai Khan back for the animals.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
Singh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
uncommunicativeadjective
not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
From this reading Ram Singh proved an uncommunicative companion and Gray was glad when the flat roofs of the town showed over the sand ridges in the late afternoon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
(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 A MESSAGE FROM THE CENTURIES In his snug quarters Gray slept well for the first time in many nights, feeling the reaction from the constant watchfulness he and Mirai Khan had been forced to exercise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
at the time that
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
which person or people
From this reading When he turned out in the morning the sun was well up, and the men were breaking camp under the direction of Ram Singh who greeted him coldly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he inquired for Miss Hastings he found that she had gone on to join her uncle, on a camel with a single attendant.
