Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

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

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

provide entertainment for

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

opinion or judgment

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

a man of refinement

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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 THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Well, Nang," purred the old gentleman from his slab, "what's the matter with you?"

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a particular point in time

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

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

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

and nothing more

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading "Well, Nang," purred the old gentleman from his slab, "what's the matter with you?"

considered individually

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

Identical; not different.

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

express in words

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading "Well, Nang," purred the old gentleman from his slab, "what's the matter with you?"

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

a special situation

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

being unoccupied

From this reading The old gentleman looked up at Nang and me, and into us, and through us, with eyes that smiled into vacancy, and at that moment, I think, I first began to entertain some doubts of his complete benevolence.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

(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, Nang," purred the old gentleman from his slab, "what's the matter with you?"

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From this reading "Well, Nang," purred the old gentleman from his slab, "what's the matter with you?"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

during the time that

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The porter came within an ace of letting the jug fall, and I dare say I should have done the same thing, if I had had a jug.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

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From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet we returned from our respective errands at the same moment, and met at the door of my heathen tutor's cell!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE LITTLE MAN It would be hard to say whether the porter or I was most bewildered by our meeting, for I, mind you, had made a long journey on the mountain with Fermin Majusay, looking for a certain butterfly you wouldn't be interested in, and had spent a whole night by the fire which Fermin made, while the porter had only to go to the other end of the courtyard of the temple of Tzin Piaôu with his water-jug.