Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

point of contact between two objects or parts

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

later than; following

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

of short duration or distance

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

having lost your job

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

flow off gradually

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

go on board

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

an opposing military force

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

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

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

plural of “georgian” — a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

plural of “grip” — the act of grasping

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

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 IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

the force of workers available

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

occurring from time to time

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

travel slowly

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

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

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Hugh and Nikka compared watches and agreed that we should be in Tokalji's house not later than half-past ten.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading At the Galata end of the Lower Bridge, which was deserted as usual after dark, we dismissed our taxi, and held a final brief council of war in a patch of shadows next the bridge abutment.

during the time that

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE STORM It was beginning to rain when we left the hotel, with occasional peals of thunder; but we welcomed the change in the weather as a factor aiding the surprise attack we had intended.

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

From this reading Then they were to go to Sokaki Masyeri, and wait for a pistol-shot, which would be the signal that we had passed through the drain and were at grips with the enemy.

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

From this reading King, Hugh, Watkins and I were to embark on the _Curlew_, while Nikka and Wasso Mikali tramped to the Khan of the Georgians and rallied Mikali's six young men.