Chapter IX

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

having companions or an escort

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

(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 Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

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

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

being joined in close association

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

with the legs crossed

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

one or the other of two

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

set up or found

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

an article of clothing

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a long fixed look

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

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

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

close or warm friendship

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

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

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

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

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

in other respects or ways

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

as yourself

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

with restored energy

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

make square

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

not in physical motion

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

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

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

characterized by variety

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

precisely as stated

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

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

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading CAIRO--THE TURKISH BAZAAR--TEST OF A SWORD-BLADE--THE “LITTLE NILE”--RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PLAGUE--THE EGLINTOUN TENTS--PROCEEDINGS IN THE “GREAT SQUARE”--ASTONISHMENT OF THE PASHA--A MAHOMEDAN DINNER-PARTY--NOVEL DISHES--A JEWISH WEDDING--IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY--THE BRIDE’S DOWER--A CUNNING HEBREW.

in or at the place that

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

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

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

which person or people

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

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

From this reading We had a long chat in the sanctum of one of these gentlemen, with whom Bell appeared on terms of intimacy, and very civil and agreeable he was, explaining to us, through the medium of our friend, the uses of various little objects of luxury connected with the hareem and the domestic habits of the Mooslim, which we might otherwise have had difficulty in ascertaining.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On arriving at Cairo, I refreshed myself with a bath, and accompanied Captain J---- to see my friend Bell, who was still located at the house of Dr. A. We found him dressed in a loose silken garment, squatted cross-legged on a low divan, whilst he alternately puffed at a large sheesheh of the doctor’s, and sipped his morning cup of coffee.

showing curiosity

From this reading Having finished his toilet, which the addition of a pair of slippers rendered complete, we took a long stroll through the Turkish Bazaar, which is one of the chief attractions of Cairo, where jewels and gems of all kinds, with golden stuffs and embroideries, and the varied productions of Eastern ingenuity are displayed before the wondering gaze of the stranger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The more precious goods are enclosed in glass cases on either side of the narrow file of shops, and behind these is seated the smiling merchant, who invites attention to his costly wares, or, should you be personally known to him, points to a vacant cushion, and replenishes your pipe with _gebelee_.