Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

(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 In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

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

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

at any time

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

an act that fails

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

in the recent past

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

for more time

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

the act of managing something

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

and nothing more

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

not any; not one

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

and nothing more

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

in an original manner

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

above and across; more than

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

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

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The title "Kushok" was originally applied only to living Buddhas, but latterly it has become merely a term of respect or affection, and no longer has any religious significance.

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

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

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

From this reading In the camp he was always known as the "Kushok," and all attempts to find out his real name resulted in failure; I very much doubt if more than one or two members of the caravan knew it, and they dared not disclose it.

precisely as stated

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

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

From this reading The head of the caravan was a very fine-looking Tibetan from Lhassa; he must have stood well over six feet and was exceedingly well-built, decidedly the biggest Tibetan I have ever seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MANAGEMENT OF THE TIBETAN CARAVAN—TEA WITH THE MERCHANT—SHUGATZA RIVER—FRICTION—AN ALARM.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The general management and internal economy of this wonderful caravan was sufficiently full of interest to merit a small space being devoted to its description.