Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

later than; following

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

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

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

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

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

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

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

not accessible to view

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

and nothing more

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

conformity or harmony

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

not any; not one

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

the middle of the day

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

on one occasion

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was important for the enterprise he had in view that no one of the house should see him coming.

in the near future

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

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

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

not discovered

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Having reached the garden boundary undiscovered, he stole round it, crouching, with his ear to the wall.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

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

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Emir had just concluded what must have been a long petition, and now the uncle spoke:

at the time that

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.

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

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between the fourth and fifth hour after noon of that same day Iskender once more approached the house of the missionaries, this time with extreme precaution, keeping as far as might be hidden in the folds of the land, and, when obliged of necessity to cross a space of ground exposed to view, crawling on his belly, with his tarbush, which, being scarlet, was conspicuous, doffed and rolled up tightly in one hand.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Soon he caught the sound of voices, and, guided by them, reached a point quite near the speakers whence he could hear every word they were saying.