Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

attractiveness

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

past form of “disgorge” — cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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 Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

be greater in significance than

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

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

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

coins made of gold

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

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

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

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

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

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

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

for more time

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

the force of workers available

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

type genus of the Musaceae: bananas

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

not any; not one

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

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

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

approval to do something

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

extremely well

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The Emir being no longer alone in the hotel, his radiance suffered eclipse.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

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

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The season recommended by Elias as most favourable for their adventure now drew near.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

having come into contact

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Each steamer that touched at the port disgorged a little crowd of travellers.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Merchants and pedlars, as many as could get permission from the sons of Musa, spread out their wares on the floor of the hall, and smiled allurement on the visitors.

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

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

belonging to which person

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Other Franks of distinction came and went continually; dragomans, splendidly attired, hung about the entrance, tugging at their moustachios, tapping their riding-boots with silver-mounted whips, and spitting superbly, as became men whose special province it was to order the lords of gold about like dogs.