Chapter VI · Constantinople--the City of Dogs

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

(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 They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

third-person singular of “aver” — report or maintain

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

of surpassing excellence

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

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From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a professional cook

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

possessive form of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

third-person singular of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

an individualized description of a particular instance

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

true confidential information

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

apart from; not including

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

having four feet

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

of unmixed ancestry

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

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

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

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

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

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

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

not any; not one

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

a light shade of red

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

most frequent or common

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

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

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

an advocate of rural living

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

having a supporting base

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

relating to or concerned with strategy

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

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

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

interact in a certain way

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

precisely as stated

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

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

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OUR baggage is on the backs of hamals or porters, and we follow it and them like mourners at a funeral.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

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

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

a Caucasian

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Human Camels--Canine Colors--The Dogs of Istamboul--Their Appearance and Moral Character--How the Turks regard them--“Inshallah”--Constantinopoli-tan Dogsologies--An Oriental Dog-fight--Sagacious Brutes--Cultivating Canine Society--“Standing Treat” among the Curs--Four-footed Campaigns--Dog-Districts--The Hostile Armies--A Brilliant Strategic Move--Charge of the Light (Dog) Brigade--Advance of the Chef de Garbage--The “Army of the West” in Retreat--The “Doubter’s” Mishap--Full Details of a Coat’s Detailing--An Israelite in whom there was Guile--No More Sandwiches for Me, Sir-r-r!_

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first objects to attract our attention are some ill-conditioned curs of low degree, full-blooded curs, with not a particle of respectability about them except in very rare cases.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

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From this reading They are nearly all of the nondescript sort which the ruralist designates as “yaller dog,” without reference to his color.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Yellow is the prevailing hue; but there are black, brown, white, and spotted dogs among them, and one of my friends avers that he has seen green, red, blue, and pink dogs over in Stamboul.