used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
react verbally
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
despatched
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From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
HaltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
immediately past
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
matchlocknounUS /ˈmætʃlɑːk/
an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
a particular point in time
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
Murtiza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
in the near future
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
SheikhnounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
express in words
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
at the time that
From this reading At last the ravine broadened a little, and almost at the moment when this became evident, voices were heard ordering a halt.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was difficult to tell where the voices came from, but presently the travellers distinguished a steel cap and a scarlet turban, and the barrel of a matchlock, among the rocks on either side of the path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The answer which was returned after a quarter of an hour had elapsed was not a gracious one.
which person or people
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A third man who was within hearing was summoned and despatched with the message, and the travellers resigned themselves to wait.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Halting at the prescribed spot, Murtiza Khan entered into conversation with the sentries, requesting that word might be sent to the Sheikh of the arrival of the two ladies, who asked shelter for the night.
