Chapter V

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

later than; following

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

for a short time

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

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

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

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

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

brought together in one place

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

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

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

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

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

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

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

a formal or official examination

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

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

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

not any; not one

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

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

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

make a low noise

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

dependable

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions of the loyal subjects of King Charles.

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

From this reading HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE STATE.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

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

From this reading He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full understanding.

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

From this reading These appeared to give him much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and deposited in a stout oaken chest.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine, the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.