Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

later than; following

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

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

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

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

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Rapping gently he called in Italian:

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

plural of “dog” — 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 Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

shining unsteadily

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Rapping gently he called in Italian:

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

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

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Rapping gently he called in Italian:

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

and nothing more

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

set afire or burning

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

and nothing more

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

above and across; more than

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply

From this reading Rapping gently he called in Italian:

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

do one's shopping

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

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

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

not in physical motion

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

up to a particular time

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

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

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

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

From this reading At length he turned into an alley, which seemed like a mere crevice in the compact mass of houses, and threaded his way between windowless and doorless walls, until the passage widened into a small and filthy court.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the extreme rear of this a lamp was just flickering with its exhausted oil, and only sufficed to show him a doorway.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading He entered one wine shop after another, muttering an oath of disappointment as he withdrew from each.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Through a narrow street, lighted by the lanterns which hung before the doors of the few wine shops that were still open--for the hour was late--a man, wrapped in a hooded cloak, went stumbling over the dogs that were asleep in the middle of the way, and not unfrequently over the watchmen lying upon the mats before the closed entrances to the bazaars they were guarding.