Chapter XVII

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

any specific behavior

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

plural of “charger” — formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

deeply religious

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

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

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

flow back or recede

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

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

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

provide as food

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

not getting adequate food

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

staying power

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

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

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

the middle of the day

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

occurring from time to time

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

on one occasion

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

any competition

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

on the contrary

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

except for; apart from

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

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

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading OMAR PASHA It is high noon, and not a sound, save the occasional snort of an impatient steed, is to be heard throughout the lines.

in the direction of

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading Picketed in rows, the gallant little chargers of the Turkish cavalry are dozing away the hours between morning and evening feed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

which person or people

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

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

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Patient are they of hardship, and devoted to the Sultan and their duty, made for soldiers and nothing else, with their fierce, dogged resolution, and their childish obedience and simplicity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading The troopers themselves are smoking and sleeping in their tents; here and there may be seen a devout Mussulman prostrate on his prayer-carpet, his face turned towards Mecca, and his thoughts wholly abstracted from all worldly considerations.

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

From this reading Ill-fed and worse paid, they are nevertheless a brawny, powerful race, their broad rounded shoulders, bull necks, and bowed legs denoting strength rather than activity; whilst their high features and marked swarthy countenances betray at once their origin, sprung from generations of warriors who once threatened to overwhelm the whole Western world in a tide that has now been long since at the ebb.