Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

(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 Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

for the reason that

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

captured, as if under a spell

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

a young person of either sex

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

take in solid food

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

set up or found

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

coins made of gold

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

an old form of “has”

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

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

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

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

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

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 Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

not any; not one

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

only a very short time before

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

carry out

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading Thus, the two which fitted best one day might not be the two which fitted best on the next.

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

From this reading A MOTHER'S DIRGE But little Sa'adut was of a different opinion.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

at the time that

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

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

From this reading He had found that question as to which of his fingers came nearest to filling the gold circle of the ring an absolutely entrancing one; the more so because, from some reason or another, those fingers had suddenly taken to wasting away.

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

From this reading 'Lo! the ring hath bewitched him!' whimpered Aunt Khâdjee, when the child could scarcely be distracted from the puzzle to take the food which only Auntie Khôjee could coax him to eat.

which person or people

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.

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

From this reading Patient Auntie Khôjee, who would have sate all day and all night beside the string cot like that other woman's figure, if there had not been so many things which only she could do, now that they had no servant at all.