Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

for the reason that

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

exhale hard

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

cooked in hot water

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

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From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

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

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is well said, Mustapha, so let him proceed."

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

give free rein to

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

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

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

immediately past

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

not any; not one

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

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

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

continue talking

From this reading "It is well said, Mustapha, so let him proceed."

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is well said, Mustapha, so let him proceed."

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is well said, Mustapha, so let him proceed."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

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

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

(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 The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

at the time that

From this reading It was late in the evening when I disembarked and repaired to the convent; so exhausted was I by contending hopes and fears, that it was with difficulty I could support my own weight.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The Greek slave was then ordered in, and re-commenced as follows:-- * * * * * Freedom was obtained at last; I flew to the sea-coast, chartered a small vessel, and chiding the winds as we scudded along, because they would not blow with a force equal to my impetuous desires, arrived at Cadiz.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "True, O pacha," replied Mustapha, "better is hard fare than no food--if we cannot indulge in the pillau, we must content ourselves with boiled rice."

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

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."

the day immediately before today

From this reading The next morning the pacha observed to Mustapha, "I have been thinking whether, as we have no story, it would not be as well to let the Greek finish the story of yesterday evening."