Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

(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 They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

cause to be bored

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

very small

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

a very dark black

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

coins made of gold

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

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

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

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

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

adorned by inlays

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

small area set off by walls for special use

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

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

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

in motion

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

not any; not one

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

the act of refusing

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

move upward

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

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

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading They bore a number of diminutive trays of ebony inlaid with tortoiseshell, and the mother-o’-pearl of Joppa, and covered with a great variety of dishes.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

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

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Fakredeen and the Rose of Sharon_ BEFORE Tancred could recover from his surprise, the kiosk was invaded by a crowd of little grinning negro pages, dressed in white tunics, with red caps and slippers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Notwithstanding his present tone of mind, which was ill-adapted to any carnal gratification, Tancred had nevertheless been an unusual number of hours without food.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They understood nothing that he said, but always grinning and moving about him with wonderful quickness, they fastened a napkin of the finest linen, fringed with gold, round his neck, covered the mats and the border of the fountain with their dishes and vases of differently-coloured sherbets, and proceeded, notwithstanding all his attempts at refusal, to hand him their dainties in due order.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was in vain that he would have signified to them that he had no wish to partake of the banquet, and that he attempted to rise from his mat.