Chapter XI

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

later than; following

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

in addition

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

exhale hard

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

choose not to consume

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

set up or found

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

a narrow way or road

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

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From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

the force of workers available

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

an angry dispute

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

with speed

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

people who have retreated

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

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

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

having a supporting base

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

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

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

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

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

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From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

in the direction of

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

a just detectable amount

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

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

From this reading The consequences of that blow, therefore, were not immediately seen by him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

in or at the place that

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading It was hopeless also to trace Maloosray, or to ascertain which way he and his companion had proceeded, as they issued from the door of the courtyard into the lane behind.

during the time that

From this reading Fazil had observed Maloosray's violent attack upon him, and that Bulwunt retreated a step or two to avoid it; while at the same time he had advanced towards his own antagonist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

people who are wounded

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Turning back then, after he had run a few paces, by the way he had come, and directed by the clamour inside the house, he passed rapidly through the yard, and entered the room where the quarrel had taken place; this he found filled with armed men, with several torch-bearers standing around what appeared to be the dead body of his friend.

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

From this reading It was no fear of Maloosray or lack of enterprise that caused the young Khan to desist from his pursuit; but finding that his retainer had not followed him, nor, indeed, any of the guard--the fear that Bulwunt might have been wounded occurred to him, or that he had been apprehended and detained.