Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

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

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

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From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

not accessible to view

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

wanted intensely

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

a young female

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

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

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

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

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

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From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

and nothing more

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

go across or through

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

a shaky motion

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

a safe place

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

cut with a saw

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

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

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

that is looked for

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But Bissula had a good start; he was obliged to pass the fifty paces of the cross street before reaching the corner tent where she had just been kneeling, and his aching feet would not permit him to follow as fast as his hate desired.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

required or under orders

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

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

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

in the direction of

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

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

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

at the time that

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Hitherto Herculanus had remained concealed from both Romans and Germans in the tent on the cross street where he had sought refuge.

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

From this reading Peering timidly between the folds, he glided out, and his first glance fell upon the hated girl to whom he believed he owed his downfall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a short, half stifled cry of savage delight in vengeance, he sprang toward her, the quivering dagger uplifted, when he saw that he was discovered.

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

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.

but in spite of that

From this reading Now everything around had become so still that he might have supposed the camp to be deserted, but the cautious fugitive probably would not have left the tent yet if the fire, and still more the smoke, of the consuming leather had not driven him away.