Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

later than; following

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

(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 SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

in addition

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

a group that defends a principle

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

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From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

divisible by two

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

set up or found

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

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

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

ten 10s

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

harmed

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

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

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

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

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

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 And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

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From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

not divisible by two

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

and nothing more

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

established beyond doubt

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

only a very short time before

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At first some of these found solace in the catastrophe at the kite-flyers' bastion; though, after a time, this proved to be less disastrous than might have been expected, for, out of all those who were known to have been on the building, only two or three were even injured.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

precisely as stated

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

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

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

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

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

which person or people

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading SECRET DESPATCHES Nushapore, however, was not all wise; very far from it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Out of its two hundred and odd thousand souls, there were some to whom the possibility of disturbances meant a long-looked-for opportunity of indulging--with comparative safety--in criminal habits.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And there were many also, who, without any special desire for evil, regretted the diminishing chance of a night's excitement and amusement.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Jehân Aziz, it is true, had disappeared, but even in the first knowledge of this, the fact brought scarcely a word of regret--especially in the Royal Family.