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From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
awaked
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From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
ChinounUS /kaɪ/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
Fu
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From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
Isa
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From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
kadakh
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From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
LamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
immediately past
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
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 Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
march in a procession
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
Muhamed
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From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
TARTING-GOMPA
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From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
Tashi
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From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
TASHI-GEMBE
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From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TARTING-GOMPA AND TASHI-GEMBE I was awaked early on March 27.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we rode in close order through the forbidden streets for the last time, and the golden temple roofs disappeared behind us.
at the time that
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Muhamed Isa conveyed my hearty greetings to the Tashi Lama, and my wishes that the course of his life might run as smoothly and happily as heretofore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I mounted my horse, accompanied by Robert, Muhamed Isa, and three men of the escort, while the fourth had gone on with the caravan.
but in spite of that
From this reading Meanwhile, I paid a short return visit to Ma Chi Fu, and had not yet left him when my excellent caravan leader returned with the kindest greetings from the Tashi Lama and a large silken _kadakh_, which I keep as a souvenir with the image he presented to me.
