Chapter XV

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From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

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

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

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

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading But the morning was beautiful and the day was calm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the morning was beautiful and the day was calm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

make calm or still

From this reading But the morning was beautiful and the day was calm.

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

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading That was a stratagem we had devised.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

remove the dust from

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

an item inserted in a written record

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

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From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But the morning was beautiful and the day was calm.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

above and across; more than

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

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to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

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From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

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From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

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From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading That was a stratagem we had devised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

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

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

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

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

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

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

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

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That was a stratagem we had devised.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The day before had been stormy, and in the evening a strange reddish-yellow light spread over the valley in consequence of the dust that floated about in the air; the mountains were indistinct, and the horizon to the east was quite invisible.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

during the time that

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early in the morning Sonam Tsering and some Ladakis went on board two boats with part of the baggage, while Muhamed Isa and Tsering kept along the road with the caravan.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading DOWN THE TSANGPO BY BOAT--ENTRY INTO SHIGATSE The 9th of February dawned, the great day on which our caravan of yearning pilgrims would reach the goal of their dreams.