Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Iskender could only mutter, shamefaced, when the Frank addressed him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

for the reason that

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

a youthful male person

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

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

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading "Why did you deceive me?

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Why did you deceive me?

an interpreter and guide in the Near East

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Iskender could only mutter, shamefaced, when the Frank addressed him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

possessive form of “honour” — the state of being honored

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

go away from a place

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

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

From this reading "Why did you deceive me?

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Iskender could only mutter, shamefaced, when the Frank addressed him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

and nothing more

From this reading Iskender could only mutter, shamefaced, when the Frank addressed him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

the condition of being reinstated

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading For Elias, according to his promise, "brought him forward," begging the Emir to have compassion on him, because he was a good boy and devoted to his Honour's service.

extremely modest or shy

From this reading Iskender could only mutter, shamefaced, when the Frank addressed him.

plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

a male human offspring

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

in the near future

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

very bad

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

entry to another's property without right or permission

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

at the time that

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading "Why did you deceive me?

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was as a dumb and piteous plea against the usurpation of Elias, and not from any hope of reinstatement, that he attended the Emir that afternoon, when the dragoman led them among the stinking alleys of the town, under archways and through private houses, pointing out sites of interest which Iskender felt sure were of his own invention; and he very soon wished that he had kept away.

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

From this reading The son of Yacub longed to be alone and weep his fill, but could not leave Elias in possession.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why did you deceive me?