Chapter III · Nearing the Orient--“Backsheesh!”

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

speeded up, as of an academic course

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

(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 The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

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

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

a state at a particular time

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

reject as false; refuse to accept

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

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

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

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

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

a woman who is a Jew

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

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

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

full of life and energy

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

flesh of a lobster

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

having official authority or sanction

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

be oriented

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

by chance

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

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From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Even then he continued sceptical, and attributed the red spots on his skin to the claret at Belgrade, and possibly to a bad cigar which he smoked the day before.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

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 _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

closely encircling

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

up to a particular time

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

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

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

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

From this reading The table was not good, and the cots had each but a single sheet; the deficiency in bedding, and its inability to keep one warm, were met by a large and assorted lot of fleas that made things lively through the night, and brought our bodies into a condition resembling that of a lobster recovering from a case of measles.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

at the time that

From this reading The Judge snored happily through all surrounding troubles, and the “Doubter” was inclined to disbelieve the existence of the industrious insects until, when morning came, he looked at himself in the glass.

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

From this reading THEN continuing our journey down the river, we took passage on board a local boat, which proved to be far less cleanly than the “accelerated steamer.”

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_

the words that are spoken

From this reading _Among the Fleas--The Mystery of the Bedclothes--A Cool Explanation--Under the Spray--What became of the Dragon--A Queer Story about Flies--What is an “Araba?”--Conversation without Words--Changing Shirts in Public--The Iron Gate--Scene at the Custom House--Official Obstinacy--The “Sick Man”--Scenes in the Orient--The Mysteries of the Quarantine--How We Dodged the Turks--The Turk and his Rosary--Pity the Poor Israelite!--Why an Unlucky Jewess was Whipped--The Secret of the Turkish Loan--How the Money is Spent--Ten Million Dollars Gone!--What is “Backsheesh?”_