Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

the state of being absent

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

later than; following

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

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From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

a young person of either sex

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

divisible by two

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

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

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

fastening firmly together

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

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

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

having come into contact

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

in a violent manner

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

at the time that

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

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

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

which person or people

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).

in the company of; together with

From this reading UNION AND PROGRESS Had not Khalid in his retirement touched his philosophic raptures with a little local colouring, had he not given an account of his tramping tour in the Lebanons, the hiatus in Shakib's _Histoire Intime_ could not have been bridged.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading I could not withhold my tears: I wept like a child, even like Khalid's mother.

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

From this reading It would have remained, much to our vexation and sorrow, somewhat like the ravine in which Khalid almost lost his life.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "When Khalid, after his cousin's marriage, suddenly disappeared from Baalbek," writes he, "I felt that something had struck me violently on the brow, and everything around me was dark.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But now we return, after a year's absence, to our Scribe, who at this time in Baalbek is soldering and hammering out rhymes in praise of Niazi and Enver, Abd'ul-Hamid and the Dastur (Constitution).