used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
(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 Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
being joined in close association
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
Chândni's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
assemble or get together
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
Hodinuggur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
staying power
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
absolutely essential
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
panniernounUS /ˈpæniər/
either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
ruler's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
slitherverbUS /ˈslɪðər/
to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
splayverb
spread open or apart
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Not a comfortable one, but under the circumstances necessary; nor was she altogether unprepared for that necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the method of Chândni's flight from Hodinuggur.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
at the time that
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
in or at the place that
From this reading People of her trade know what to expect when they are attached to petty intriguing courts, where one ruler's meat is invariably the next ruler's poison.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between them the hump of a camel, a camel which every instant seems as if it must split into halves as its long splay legs slither and slide in the mud that covers all things.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A shivering woman in one pannier; in the other, such things as a breathless fugitive can gather together in one hurried half hour.
