Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

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

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

for the reason that

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

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From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

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

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

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From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

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

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

immediately past

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

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 Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

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

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

not any; not one

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

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

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

on one occasion

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

above and across; more than

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

except for; apart from

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

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

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

make sweeter in taste

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

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

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

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

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

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

From this reading Not so much because she dreaded to show her face in the daylight, but because it suited her to keep up the mystery of her appearance.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

precisely as stated

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

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

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

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

From this reading As she sat, her back against the wall, her knees drawn up to her chin, Azîzan had no very distinct plans for that revenge, save that the Ayôdhya pot which she had taken from its hiding-place in the stair of the old tower and kept in her bosom must be her chief aid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Azîzan was waiting for darkness, like many another woman in India; waiting for the veil of night to destroy the veil of man's contriving.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Waiting, however, for the last time; since once her work of warning was done there need be no more concealment, no more playing like a cat over a mouse with the palace folk.

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

From this reading Once that was done, she meant to forget caution and kill some of them; for she felt that her own death was nigh, and revenge would sweeten the end of life.