Chapter XV

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

anew

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

in addition

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

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

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

exhale hard

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Who spoke?" he cried, looking round--"Who spoke?"

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the literary culture

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Who spoke?" he cried, looking round--"Who spoke?"

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

a public toilet for men

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

above and across; more than

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Who spoke?" he cried, looking round--"Who spoke?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

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

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Who spoke?" he cried, looking round--"Who spoke?"

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

not in physical motion

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

without awareness

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

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

From this reading Were the other letters, which they had looked over hastily, true also?

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

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.

which person or people

From this reading "Who spoke?" he cried, looking round--"Who spoke?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Unconsciously he had spoken aloud in his reverie, and the word seemed to come as if an echo of his own thought.

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

From this reading Men's tongues had before been busy with the Wuzeer's reputation, and now were so again--the same subject and the same man; and it was--"true, true!"

but in spite of that

From this reading As yet the King's thoughts had admitted nothing definitely; the blow had been too sudden, the provocation too great, for aught but a numbness of perception which checked conclusive determination; but this was passing away fast, and it was becoming still more apparent that, if Khan Mahomed's plan had succeeded, he must, if he survived it, be the dependent of his own slave and his father's.