Chapter XV

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

being of questionable authenticity

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Swinton chuckled, muttering: "Bad patient!"

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Sahe-e-b!" brought him out of a deep slumber.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

the first light of day

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Sahe-e-b!" brought him out of a deep slumber.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

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

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

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

From this reading Sahe-e-b!" brought him out of a deep slumber.

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

become covered with mist

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Swinton chuckled, muttering: "Bad patient!"

possessive form of “nobleman” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sahe-e-b!" brought him out of a deep slumber.

above and across; more than

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Swinton chuckled, muttering: "Bad patient!"

characteristic of pirates

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

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From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

cut with a saw

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Sahe-e-b!" brought him out of a deep slumber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

with low volume

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

precisely as stated

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.

possessive form of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Dressing, he chuckled over the apocryphal sprained ankle that had relieved him of Lord Victor's company or offer of it.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

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

From this reading Swinton had left instructions to be wakened before the first raucous-voiced crow had opened his piratical beak, so, in the chill dawn half light, a grey mist from the river bed still hovering like a shroud over the plain, the voice of his bearer calling softly: "Sahe-e-b!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Passing that young nobleman's room, lamp in hand, he saw, through the open door, a very red ankle, devoid of its bandage, hanging over the bed.