Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

(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 From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

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

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

plural of “buyer” — a person who buys

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

plural of “cobblestone” — rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

having much or varied color

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

inquire into

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

assemble or get together

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

someone who drives a herd

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

plural of “herdsman” — someone who drives a herd

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

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From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

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

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

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

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

conformity or harmony

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

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

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

a person, without saying who

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

that is looked for

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

having a supporting base

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

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

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

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

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

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

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading And if the Playboy happens to belong to a highly advanced culture...._ Through the narrow streets leading to the great plaza of Karth, swarmed a colorful crowd--buyers, idlers, herdsmen, artisans, traders.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

in or at the place that

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.

belonging to which person

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

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

From this reading From all directions they came, some to gather around the fountain, some to explore the wineshops, many to examine the wares, or to buy from the merchants whose booths and tents hid the cobblestones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading From another gate, a herdsman guided his living wares through the crowd, his working animals snapping at the heels of the flock, keeping it together and in motion.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading _A Playboy is someone with power, too much time on his hands, and too little sense of a goal worth achieving.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A caravan wound its way through a gate and stopped, the weary beasts standing patiently as the traders sought vacant space where they might open business.