Chapter III

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

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

later than; following

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

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

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Fidá was perfectly well aware of the situation of the house of slaves.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

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From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

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From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

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From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

guilty of a misdeed

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

the act of departing

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

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From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

set up or found

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

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

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

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

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

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

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

not any; not one

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Fidá was perfectly well aware of the situation of the house of slaves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

a prince or king in India

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

done under pressure

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

and nothing more

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Fidá was perfectly well aware of the situation of the house of slaves.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

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

From this reading THE INCEPTION OF A FLAME Fidá slept that night on a divan in an antechamber of the Rajah’s suite, instead of in his lawful place, the house of slaves behind the palace.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

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

From this reading This breach of duty came about simply enough.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

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

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

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

From this reading Fidá was perfectly well aware of the situation of the house of slaves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Fidá was perfectly well aware of the situation of the house of slaves.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Rai-Khizar had rushed away to his delinquent wife; and the officials, tired out, lost no time in betaking themselves to their own apartments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading After the tumultuous breaking-up of the party in the theatre, the slaves in attendance on the Rajah and his officials seized the opportunity for retiring, and disappeared with such quiet zeal that, three minutes after Ahalya’s departure from the stage, Fidá found himself alone on the daïs in the empty room.