used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
(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 Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
Bagh
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From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
buffoonerynoun
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
Chini
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From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
ConsulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
greatly pleased
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
set up or found
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the act of giving
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
KASHGAR
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From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
Leh
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From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
Macartneys
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From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
social deportment
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
the force of workers available
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
in motion
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
others
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From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
poplars
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From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
riding-boots
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From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
SHAWnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
the season of growth
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
Tartarynoun
the vast geographical region of Europe and Asia that was controlled by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
TibetannounUS /tɪˈbetən/
Himalayish language spoken in Tibet
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
turbansnounUS /ˈtɜːrbənz/
plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
undercoatnounUS /ˈʌndərkoʊt/
seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the second day after our arrival the Macartneys and their children left for England, but, busy though my hostess was, she found time to show me everything in the house and offices, giving me all sorts of hints that proved invaluable later on.
look attentively
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
well-planned
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From this reading I was delighted with _Chini Bagh_ (Chinese Garden), as the Consulate was called, the well-planned, airy house being set on low cliffs above the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LIFE AT KASHGAR For stalking about the streets (of Leh) or seated in silent rows along the bazaar, were men of a different type from those around.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
a Caucasian
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The large garden was full of fruit trees in blossom, its most charming feature being a terrace shaded by lofty poplars, from which we had a fine view of the river winding away to our right and could look down upon fields green with spring crops and watch the gaily clad people moving along the network of roads and paths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
Yarkand
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From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
but in spite of that
From this reading Their large white turbans, their beards, their long and ample outer robes, reaching nearly to the ground and open in front showing a shorter undercoat girt at the waist, their heavy riding-boots of black leather, all gave them an imposing air; while their dignified manners so respectful to others, yet so free from Indian cringing or Tibetan buffoonery, made them seem like men among monkeys compared with the people around them.--_Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand and Kashgar_--ROBERT SHAW.
