used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
equally
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
increase twofold
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
a message received and understood
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
KeelingverbUS /ˈkiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
the force of workers available
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
not any; not one
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
SheikhnounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
Sheikh-ul-Jabal
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From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
Sheikhgarh
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From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
required or under orders
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of appearing in the gardens that evening, Major Keeling rode out, accompanied only by an orderly, to Sheikhgarh.
tribesmennounUS /ˈtraɪbzmɪn/
plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
precisely as stated
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading He had never met the Sheikh-ul-Jabal face to face since the day of the eclipse and of his triumphant vindication, but important pieces of information had come to him several times by strange messengers, testifying to the friendliness of the recluse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Curious to relate, the destruction of the marvellous legend which had grown up about the supposed identity of the two men seemed to have had little or no effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking refuge in the fact that only a very few people, and most of those Europeans, had seen Major Keeling and the Sheikh side by side, they maintained with obstinate pertinacity their original theory that the one man led a double existence--as British commandant by day and head of the Brotherhood of the Mountains by night.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The dwellers on the border and the tribesmen alike possessed a strong love of the miraculous, and resented the attempt to deprive them of a wonder.
