Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

Muslim name for the one and only God

From this reading “Allah il Allah!”

surprising greatly

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

on or to one side

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “Well!” we both exclaimed interrogatively.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

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

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

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From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Well!” we both exclaimed interrogatively.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

disregarded

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading “Allah il Allah!”

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

in a questioning format

From this reading “Well!” we both exclaimed interrogatively.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was undoubtedly Larry.

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From this reading It was undoubtedly Larry.

immediately past

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

make reference to

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

in other respects or ways

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

possessive form of “sherry” — dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

a native or inhabitant of Sudan

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It was undoubtedly Larry.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

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

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A FACE AT SHERRY’S “Don’t mention my name an thou lovest me!” said Laurance Donovan, and he drew me aside, ignored my hand and otherwise threw into our meeting a casual quality that was somewhat amazing in view of the fact that we had met last at Cairo.

(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 “Well!” we both exclaimed interrogatively.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading I felt the heat of the desert and heard the camel-drivers cursing and our Sudanese guides plotting mischief under a window far away.