Chapter XXV · A Surprise for the Janissaries

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

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

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

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

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

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

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From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

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

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

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

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

moving swiftly

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

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

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

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

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

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From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

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

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

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From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

not any; not one

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

above and across; more than

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

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

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

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

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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 Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

express in words

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His anxiety regarding the fate of his father and of the small band of Athensian rebels and Arabs communicated itself to them.

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

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

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

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

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

From this reading Thereupon he opened communication, and Bob himself announced to his other chum the tale of his own rescue.

in the direction of

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

by way of; passing through

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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

From this reading From Jack the party in the plane learned that the attack on Korakum via the subterranean river had begun fifteen minutes before, and was proceeding fiercely so far as Jack could tell from the distant sounds of rifle fire.

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

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading As, flying over the rugged mountain country, they whirled back toward Korakum, Roy Stone bethought him of Jack.

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

From this reading Instead of flying straight out to the desert and landing, it was decided to follow a route which would bring them over the scene of conflict, if for no other reason than to learn how affairs progressed.