adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
Abdur
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From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
curio-hunter
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From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
DIRECTIONnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
dry-as-dust
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From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
Effendi's
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From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
Fenshawe
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From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
half-forgotten
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From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
Irene's
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From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
Kad'r's
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From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
LEDnounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
re-awakened
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From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
RecentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Fenshawe, indeed, had not given her the full measure of Abdur Kad'r's breathless recital.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
ROADSnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
sheikhnounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
ultra-scientific
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From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Recent events had led the old curio-hunter to view life in less ultra-scientific spirit than was his habit.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THREE ROADS LED IN ONE DIRECTION The news that her lover was safe restored the sparkle to Irene's eyes and the color to her wan cheeks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps he had re-awakened to the knowledge that the hearts of men and women are apt to be swayed by other impulses than his dry-as-dust interest in dead cities and half-forgotten races.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Most certainly he was shocked by the agony in the girl's face when she heard that the sheikh had returned alone, and, if he wondered at the low wail of despair which broke from her lips, he said nothing of it at the moment, but mercifully suppressed Abdur Kad'r's story of the Effendi's resolve to make a stand against his pursuers, and thus enable his companion to reach and warn the camp.
