Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER TWELVE.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

travel across or pass over

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

come together

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

a quick look

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

destroyed or killed

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

full of or producing joy

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

not any; not one

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

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

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

with speed

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

on the contrary

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

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

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

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

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

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

From this reading To this plan I agreed, provided no better should present itself.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading CHAPTER TWELVE.

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

From this reading We at the same time kept a good look-out for Antonio, but not a glimpse of him could be seen, and I began to hope that he had abandoned his design of murdering us,--if he had entertained it,--and had gone off to try and reach his own country.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP--A TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER--SELIM ARRIVED--WE CROSS THE STREAM--A JOYFUL MEETING.

during the time that

From this reading Having but a small stock of provisions and little water to carry, Selim and I rode on one of the camels, while the guides mounted the other, and we made the first part of our return journey more pleasantly and rather more rapidly than we had come.