10th
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From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
(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 All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
backshish
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From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
BALTAL
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From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
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 BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
the act of departing
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
divisible by two
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
immediately past
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
the act of departing
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
LEH
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From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
MALCOLM
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From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
Malcolm's
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From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
MaliknounUS /ˈmælɪk/
the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
information about recent and important events
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
on one occasion
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
PASSPORTnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
puzzlernounUS /ˈpʌzlər/
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
raspnounUS /ræsp/
uttering in an irritated tone
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
REJOINverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
express the need or desire for
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
for a short time
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
Shukr
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From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
in the near future
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BALTAL—LEH—I REJOIN MALCOLM—THE CHINESE PASSPORT ARRIVES.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His last request was that I might give him some more backshish, for he said he had not even made a single pie out of the numerous articles he had bought for us!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amongst the items mentioned in it was an iron brush, which at first was a puzzler, but after all it turned out to be not such a bad name to designate a "rasp."
which person or people
From this reading All things had to be settled up before leaving, and Shukr Ali was installed as cook for the journey instead of Malik, who had declined to go but had produced his bill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Five days after Malcolm's departure, that is, on the 10th April, news reached me that the passport would shortly be forwarded; upon this I at once embarked with the intention of reaching Leh as soon as possible after him.
