Chapter XIV

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

later than; following

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

an established custom

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

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

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

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From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

not in physical motion

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

with planning and intention

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

with low volume

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

propose a toast to

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

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From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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From this reading SAN-FUN-HO.

cut with a saw

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading How long Ommony slept he did not know, but probably for at least an hour.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

a special situation

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading He awoke quietly after a while, that being habit, and noticed that Diana’s tail was thumping a friendly salute on the platform floor.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

characterized by unrest or disorder

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The next thing he saw was the Lama sitting motionless on the prayer mat, with Samding as usual beside him.

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From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

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

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

during the time that

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At first his doze was broken by the sound of the actors’ voices, but after a while they may have slept too for lack of better entertainment; the buzz of conversation ceased and he was left to the pursuit of unquiet dreams, in which the Lama plotted and disputed with Vasantasena for possession of Samding in a place in which there was a fountain brim-full of golden _mohurs_.