Chapter XVIII · The Allotted Field

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

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

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From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

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

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

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From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

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From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

moving swiftly

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

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From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

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

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

go away from a place

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

come together

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

not any; not one

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

come into possession of

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

fraught with danger

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The old man was aghast when he heard Colin’s plans.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

try to get or reach

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

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

From this reading From this determination Colin could not be moved.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

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

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

at the time that

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

which person or people

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr Crayne, whose anxiety for his nephew’s safety was embittered by the remembrance that it was he himself who had obtained him his perilous post, made a flying journey to the river station, and summoned Colin to meet him there, that they might talk things over.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.

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

From this reading He would attempt no disguise, seek no credentials from the Government, invoke no protection if danger threatened.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote off immediately to Mr Crayne, asking him to obtain leave for him to resign his commission without delay, since Major Keeling remained obdurate, and join Saadullah Kermani’s caravan when it left Alibad for Gamara.