Chapter II

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

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

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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 Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

a young person of either sex

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

permission to do something

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

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

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a city in north central Morocco; religious center

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

set up or found

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Only what I’ve learned from the London papers, sir.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

the act of giving

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

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

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "Only what I’ve learned from the London papers, sir.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Only what I’ve learned from the London papers, sir.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

and nothing more

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "Only what I’ve learned from the London papers, sir.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "With pleasure, sir," said Gordon.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading "You know all about the riots at Alexandria?"

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

term of address for a man

From this reading "With pleasure, sir," said Gordon.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

in the near future

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

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

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Only what I’ve learned from the London papers, sir.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

at the time that

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Gordon found his father writing a letter, with his _kawas_ Ibrahim, in green caftan and red waistband, waiting by the side of the desk, in the library, a plain room, formal as an office, being walled with bookcases full of Blue Books, and relieved by two pictures only—a portrait of his mother when she was younger than he could remember to have seen her, and one of himself when he was a child and wore an Arab fez and slippers.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The General—the Citadel," said the Consul-General, giving his letter to Ibrahim; and as soon as the valet was gone he wheeled his chair round to Gordon and began— "I’ve been writing to your General for his formal consent, having something I wish you to do for me."