Chapter I

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

later than; following

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

expressing pain or agony

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

a deep yellow color

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

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

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

completely unclothed

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

in bodily form

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

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From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

the act of burning something

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

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From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

covered with or as with a canopy

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

a state at a particular time

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

with the legs crossed

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

divisible by two

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

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

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

and nothing more

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading John Maxell sat outside the Continental Café, in the condition of bodily content which a good dinner induces.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

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From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

inflected form of “strum” — sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

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

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

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

From this reading The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak!_ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier’s cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore—these were the only sounds which the night held.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

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

From this reading Mental content should have accompanied such a condition, but even the memory of a perfect dinner could not wholly obliterate a certain uneasiness of mind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars.