Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

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

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

cause to be attached

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

lacking funds

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

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

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

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 The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

with obstinate determination

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

favorite

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

possessive form 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 He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

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From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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 He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

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From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

cut with a saw

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

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

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

not in physical motion

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

plural of “tamarisk” — any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He recalled the Frank's many kindnesses--in particular the splendid paint-box, which remained Iskender's own--and, sobbing, prayed from the heart that he might live.

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

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

up to a particular time

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The hooting of an owl, or the bark of some dog in the distance, alone broke the stillness, of which the rustle of the tamarisks seemed part, so faint and vague it was.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

at the time that

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Iskender walked all round the low garden-wall of the Mission, staring through the feathery cloud of the tamarisks at the upper windows of the house, till he saw a light in one of them, when he sat down on his heels and watched it doggedly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At moments, looking up at the stars, he could have deemed them living creatures, for they seemed to throb in time with his own grief.

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

From this reading He feared the blame which would attach to himself were the Emir to die; still more the reproaches of his own mind; but above all things he was conscious of a return of his old devotion to the fair-haired stranger.