Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

placed crosswise

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

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

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man saluted and said nothing.

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From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

the force of workers available

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

not any; not one

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The man saluted and said nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

and nothing more

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

in the near future

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The man saluted and said nothing.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading The man saluted and said nothing.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

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

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

in the direction of

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

migratory

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

in or at the place that

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

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

From this reading THE WANDERING PLAYERS The moon was up, and Rupert, in his Arab garb and mounted on a dromedary, rode at the head of his caravan towards the district called Sheb, in which the Sweet Wells were situated.

a Caucasian

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

which person or people

From this reading A few miles from Abu-Simbel, where the paths crossed, his head-man, a sergeant named Abdullah, drew his attention to four figures on white camels who appeared to be waiting for them, and asked if he should go forward to learn their business.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Rupert answered no, as they were only two women and their servants to whom he had promised escort as far as Jebal Marru.

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

From this reading Presently the four joined the caravan, two veiled bundles, in whom indeed it would have been difficult to recognise Bakhita and Mea, placing themselves beside him and the men falling behind.