Chapter XIX · ’A Long, Long Way----’

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

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

used of animals; provided with protective covering

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

able to control or determine policy

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

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

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

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

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

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

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

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

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

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From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

immediately past

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

easily agitated

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

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

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

levy a tax on

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

very great or intense

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

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

From this reading No sooner had the fugitives entered the fort than Kenneth collapsed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Much to their surprise, the interior of the fort was quiet and peaceful.

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

From this reading Granger, an older man, of settled constitution, was less affected than the others, and he was able to assist the surgeon of the fort in tending upon his friends.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

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

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The tension of the last two days, the terrific strain of controlling the armoured car, and the concussion of the final shock, had been too heavy a tax upon his nervous system.

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

From this reading Pariset was in little better condition.