Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

the state of being absent

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

one that is absent or not in residence

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

later than; following

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

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

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

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

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

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

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

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

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

run away quickly

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

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

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

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

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

communication between individuals

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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 In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

not any; not one

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

have sovereign power

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

the act of dwelling in a place

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

possessive form of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

not in physical motion

From this reading But day after day glided by, and still no doctor--no news.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

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

From this reading No boats came down with flowers and fruit, and no cheerful intercourse was carried on as heretofore.

look attentively

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

in or at the place that

From this reading In accordance with the Resident's secretly-issued orders, every European left stood in readiness to flee to the Residency island, where the little garrison, under the care of a subaltern, kept strict watch and ward, and held themselves prepared to go to the aid of the merchants and their families, should there be need.

during the time that

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strange silence seemed to reign in the place, with an almost utter absence of trade.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Nothing had been seen of the Inche Maida, and Murad was quite an absentee; while not a word had been brought down the river relating to the doings of the expedition.