used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
(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 PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There came a knock at the door.
BedouinnounUS /ˈbedoʊən/
a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a knock at the door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
the specified day of the month
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
characterized by great determination
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
disquietedadjective
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There came a knock at the door.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
a single distinct event
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
Jaghbub
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From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
jerd
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From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading There came a knock at the door.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
OMENSnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
PLOTSnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
rest-house
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From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
having a supporting base
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
successive (without a break)
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a knock at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
treknounUS /trek/
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
at the time that
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PLOTS AND OMENS MY plans were all made for a trek straight south to Jaghbub when, two days before the date determined upon for the start, an incident happened which disquieted me.
which person or people
From this reading I could not imagine who could want me at that hour, but I went to the door and opened it a little way.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Bedouin whom I did not know was standing there, muffled Bedouin fashion in his _jerd_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was sitting one evening in my room in the little government rest-house, busy with the figures of my scientific observations.
