Chapter XII

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

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From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

(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 sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Barakah felt disappointed and annoyed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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From this reading Barakah felt disappointed and annoyed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

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

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Barakah felt disappointed and annoyed.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

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

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Barakah felt disappointed and annoyed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

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

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

a narrow way or road

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

set afire or burning

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

and nothing more

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a prophetic vision (as in a dream)

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

past form of “swish” — move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

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

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

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

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this in view, upon alighting she gave money to Ghandûr, bidding him dismiss the carriage and himself go home.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In the sandy lane outside the Camerons’ garden-gate some carriages already waited; a saddle-horse or two and many donkeys, all in charge of servants, twitched their ears and swished their tails in the deep shadow by the wall.

at the time that

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed that she had lighted on a great reception, when her desire had been a quiet chat with Mrs. Cameron.

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

From this reading Prevision of Ghandûr’s amazement if she gave the order to turn back, and the satisfaction which her quick return would give the mother of propriety, made her go on; but she determined to stay only a few minutes and then walk home, the evening being cool, to spend the time.