used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
in addition
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
co-adventurer's
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From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
ENCHANTMENTnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
exteriorised
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From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
illumines
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From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
Khalid
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From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
Shakib
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From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
tantaras
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From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And now, by applying his palm to his front, he illumines those chambers of which he speaks, and also the niches therein.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But truly in the little things the real self is exteriorised.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
undercurrentsnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənts/
plural of “undercurrent” — a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Shakib observes closely the rapid changes in his co-adventurer's humour, the shadowy traits which at that time he little understood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He helps us to understand the insignificant points which mark the rapid undercurrents of the seemingly sluggish soul of Khalid.
WHARFnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE WHARF OF ENCHANTMENT Not in our make-up, to be sure,--not in the pose which is preceded by the tantaras of a trumpet,--do the essential traits in our character first reveal themselves.
