Chapter III · Colonel Bayard’s Burden

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

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

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

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

plural of “berth” — a job in an organization

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

reserved in advance

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

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

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

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

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

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

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

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

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

small in range or scope

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

engage in

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

not any; not one

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

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From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

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

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

in a special manner

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

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

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

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

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

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

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

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

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

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

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

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

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There was a ride across the desert first, which was so much to Eveleen’s taste that she begged they might go the whole way by land.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading /The/ famous city of Qadirabad, the seat of such government as Khemistan possessed, was not reached from Bab-us-Sahel without difficulty.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But there was no camping equipment available, and Khemistan was destitute of rest-houses, and there at the Bunder lay the steamer, booked to make the journey in four days--what more could reasonable woman desire?

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Owing to her light draught, the passenger accommodation of the _Asteroid_ was limited to a single cabin, the berths in which--so a friendly subaltern confided to Mrs Ambrose--were constructed of a wood specially selected for its hardness.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading But Colonel Bayard had been right in saying that if the steamers plying between Bombay and Bab-us-Sahel were small and uncomfortable, those on the river were worse.