Chapter XXV

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading For the strain of acting was only temporary.

Having no one else present.

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

at any time

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

not genuine

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the strain of acting was only temporary.

set up or found

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

roused to anger

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

not any; not one

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

and nothing more

From this reading For the strain of acting was only temporary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

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

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

more desirable than another

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

the act of punishing

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

on the contrary

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading For the strain of acting was only temporary.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading For the strain of acting was only temporary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

being four more than twenty

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

precisely as stated

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

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

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So for most of the hours of the twenty-four we were alone, and could be rational.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading OF OUR MAD JOURNEY TO MARDEEN Ever since Major Osman and Captain Suhbi Fahri had certified us insane we had feigned madness whenever any Turk was near, and in the presence of some of the visitors from the camp.

which person or people

From this reading We contrived to give the special sentry who was detailed to prevent us doing harm to ourselves or others such a very hot time that he preferred to do his tour of duty outside our room.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We had found no great difficulty in maintaining our rôles as occasion arose, and indeed it was rather amusing to be able to heave a brazier of charcoal at a sentry, or try to steal his rifle, without fear of punishment.