used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
(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 We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
being joined in close association
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
BabanounUS /ˈbʌbə/
a small cake leavened with yeast
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
caravanserainoun
an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
psychological suffering
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
divisible by two
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
set up or found
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
Hajjinoun
a general term used by foreign soldiers to refer to the Iraqi people
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
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 I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
MeshedadjectiveUS /meʃt/
resembling a network
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
muleteernoun
a worker who drives mules
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
razorsnounUS /ˈreɪzərz/
plural of “razor” — edge tool used in shaving
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
saka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
secreteverbUS /sɪˈkriːt/
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
sheep-skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
tomauns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
water-carrier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hajji Baba, in his distress, becomes a saka, or water-carrier.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We reached Meshed in due time, and the prince made his solemn entry amidst all the noise, parade, and confusion, attendant upon such ceremonies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had lived upon the muleteer as long as he enjoyed the daily allowance of provisions that he received during the time when he was attached to the suite of the prince; but now that he and his mules were discharged, I could not expect that he should continue to support me.
at the time that
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I found myself a solitary being, in a strange city, distant from my friends, and from any creature to whom I might look for assistance, and without even a pair of razors to comfort me.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading When I looked at my present means, I found that they consisted of five tomauns--which I had managed to secrete from the sack I had stolen in the caravanserai, and which I put between the lining of my cap--of a brown woollen coat, of a sheep-skin jacket, a shirt, a pair of trousers, and a heavy pair of boots.
