Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

react verbally

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

having a base

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

carefully weighed

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

approval

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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From this reading "Empty your pockets, effendim!" he ordered at last.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading "Empty your pockets, effendim!" he ordered at last.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

the organ of sight

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

the act of giving

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

plural of “irregular” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

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From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

immediately past

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

and nothing more

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading "Empty your pockets, effendim!" he ordered at last.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

heavily burdened with work or cares

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

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From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "Empty your pockets, effendim!" he ordered at last.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

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From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

cut with a saw

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

express in words

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

supply or feed to surfeit

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

look attentively

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

at the time that

From this reading But he saw every item that we removed from the common packs, and sternly reproved us when we tried to exceed what he considered reasonable.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was a good-looking crowd of irregulars that he reviewed, and every bearded, goat-skin clad veteran in it had a word to say to him, and he an answer--sometimes a sermon by way of answer.

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

From this reading At that he based our probable requirements on what would have been surfeit of encumbrance for himself.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Empty your pockets, effendim!" he ordered at last.

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

From this reading Kagig had left us one mule for our luggage, and the beast was unlikely to be overburdened, for at the last minute he had turned surly, and as he sat like a general of division to watch his patch-and-string command go by he showed how Eye of Zeitoon only failed him for a title in giving his other eye--the one he kept on us--too little credit.