Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

(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 “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

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

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

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

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

with the legs crossed

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

divisible by two

From this reading “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

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

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat inside the carriage was stifling.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The heat inside the carriage was stifling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

possessive form of “lama” — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

staying power

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

social deportment

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

not any; not one

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

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

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

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

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

plural of “slat” — a thin strip (wood or metal)

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The heat inside the carriage was stifling.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

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

From this reading The heat inside the carriage was stifling.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “ALL THINGS END—EVEN CARRIAGE RIDES.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

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

From this reading No breeze came through the slats that formed the sides, but they had the advantage that one could see out, and sufficient light streamed through to show the Lama’s face distinctly at close quarters.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

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

From this reading The heat inside the carriage was stifling.

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

From this reading Faces were so close that the utmost exercise of polite manners could hardly have prevented staring, and Ommony took full advantage of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Lama sat perched on the rear seat with Samding beside him, both of them cross-legged like Buddhas, but the front seat was as narrow as a knife-board, and in the space between there was hardly room for Ommony’s and Maitraya’s legs.