Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

confined by bonds

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

serving as an essential component

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

possessive form of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

divisible by two

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

start firing a weapon

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

a man who is a foster parent

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

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From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

obtain

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

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

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

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

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

and nothing more

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

above and across; more than

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “playmate” — a companion at play

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

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From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

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

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

confined on all sides

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

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

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

a special situation

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

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

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

at the time that

From this reading So as the days passed on Foster-father's vigilance--though he knew that cruel brother Kumran's agents were on the lookout for any opportunity of kidnapping the Heir-to-Empire--slackened somewhat, especially when the afternoons drew in, the fire in the big hall was made up, the quilts put down and Baby Akbar, surrounded by his admiring circle, listened to Roy's stories or tumbled about with his playmates, Tumbu, the dog, and Down, the cat.

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

From this reading DOWN'S STRATAGEM Now the terrible thing that happened was one which Foster-father might have expected, but for two things.

which person or people

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading One was the sentry who walked up and down all night long below the high second-story windows of the central room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The other was the fact that he, Old Faithful, Meroo and Roy all slept in the outer room, into which the only door opened, so that any intruder would have to force an entrance over their bodies; for they slept with drawn swords beside them.

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

From this reading He would be bound to see any attempt to gain an entrance through them, even if they were wide enough to admit the entry of a grown man, which they were not.