Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

in addition

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

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

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the highest point (of something)

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

have

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading He and his guide were mounted on camels.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

for the most part

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

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From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT.

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From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

depressingly dark

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

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From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

and nothing more

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

most frequent or common

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

the quality of having great facility and competence

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

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

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

except for; apart from

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He had been chiefly selected for the duty in question--to bear despatches to the _Amir-Ali_, or Colonel, commanding the Egyptian force at Dayr-el-Syrian, in consequence of his proficiency in Arabic--the most prevailing language of the country.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

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

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

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

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

at the time that

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With an inherent love of adventure and a certain recklessness of spirit, he armed himself, mounted, and quitted his quarters at Cairo just when the first red rays of the morning sun were tipping with light the summit of the citadel or the apex of each distant pyramid, and rode on his solitary way--solitary all save Hassan, the swarthy Egyptian guide provided for him by the Quartermaster-General's Department.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Natheless his somewhat gloomy letter to Hester Maule, Malcolm Skene, though feeling to the fullest extent the influence of the presentiment of evil therein referred to, was too young, and of too elastic a nature, not to feel also a sense of ardour, enterprise, and enthusiasm at the confidence reposed in him by his superiors.