Chapter VI · A Trap

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

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

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From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

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From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

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From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

set up or found

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

plural of “gang” — an association of criminals

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

engage in

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

past form of “overwork” — use too much

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

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

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

plural of “passenger” — 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 Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

join again

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

delivered from danger

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

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From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

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

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

two times

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

being of use or service

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The week’s stay at the Han was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

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

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

which person or people

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Gangs of navvies were at work on the repairs to the bridge, and the passage of construction-trains kept the station staff busy.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Twice the train from “Europe” had deposited its passengers at the station, and they had been sent on by road, as those of the wrecked train had been, to rejoin the line on the other side of the river.

United States poet (1885-1928)

From this reading Maurice and Wylie had extricated as much as possible of their possessions and those of the girls from the pile of damaged and partially plundered luggage (for the navvies had enjoyed first choice) rescued from among the _débris_, and the village carpenter found himself overworked, or so he asserted, with orders for making new boxes and repairing others.

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

From this reading The party at the inn had been increased by the addition of Haji Ahmad, a trusted Roumi servant of Wylie’s friend Captain Palmer, who had been sent to make himself generally useful, which he did.