Chapter XII

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

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

(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 “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

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

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Orders have come.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

the act of giving

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Orders have come.

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

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

an opening into or through something

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

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

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

the force of workers available

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

occurring from time to time

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

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

From this reading “Orders have come.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

with reluctance

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

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

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

up to a particular time

From this reading Her Excellency is to remain inside her chamber until other orders come giving her her freedom.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “But what is it all about?” inquired Helen, as she reluctantly entered her room.

at the time that

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.

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

From this reading “_The hole which he made opened into a granary._”—ARABIC PROVERB.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She did not dine with the Arabian that night nor any other night, and when, one evening, some seven days later, completely restored to health, she walked out to the edge of the platform to ascertain the cause of the shouting of men, barking of dogs, and occasional firing of rifles, Namlah crept up behind and urged her to go in.