Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

anew

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a native or inhabitant of Armenia

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

take into custody

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

(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 "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

past form of “cage” — confine in a cage

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

plural of “courtyard” — an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

spoken with emphasis

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

half the width of an em

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Tracking the German "What luck!

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

of the present time and place

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Tracking the German "What luck!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

information about recent and important events

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

deeply or completely

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

not in physical motion

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading Tracking the German "What luck!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading Tracking the German "What luck!

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

up to a particular time

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

(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 Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tracking the German "What luck!

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

which person or people

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

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

From this reading What splendid luck!" whispered Philip, as the trio--himself, Geoff, and Esbul--stumbled along the dark archways and across the rough courtyards of the city of Bagdad on their way to those hospitable quarters which the Armenian had mentioned; for Geoff had hurriedly told him who the man was against whom he had stumbled in the darkness, and had intimated to his chum that they were on their way to some haven.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Well, it will be good to lie down and sleep soundly for one night, feeling that one isn't caged in like a bird, and isn't in immediate danger of arrest and further imprisonment."

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

From this reading "And better still to know that there is something before us," Geoff answered him as they reached a low doorway leading out of the courtyard, "better, far better, Philip, to hear that Esbul has news of my guardian--news of Douglas Pasha--news so valuable that he won't impart it to me out here, but is waiting until we get into this house and under shelter."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Spl--en--did!" emphasized Philip, muttering the word over and over again; "food, raiment, and a place in which to sleep safely.