Chapter III

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

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

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a young female

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a person who tends a flock of goats

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

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

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

and nothing more

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

of or infected by or resembling malaria

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

above and across; more than

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The buoyancy of his carriage was replaced by an almost dejected air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

the property of being untamed and ferocious

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

without possibility of mistake

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

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

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

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

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

which person or people

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did look ill, with the languid yet harassed air which follows on malarial fever.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "He is the man, Jim," said the girl, in an undertone (for her father had come over from office and was seated within, reading the daily papers which the camel-post had just brought).

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet it was unmistakably the goatherd they had met the evening before, who, in obedience to a sign, squatted down midway, as it were, between the culture inside the tent and the savagery without it.

but in spite of that

From this reading "And yet--he looks different somehow--and so ill, too."