Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

later than; following

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

(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 That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

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

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

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

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

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From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

come together

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

having lost your job

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

set up or found

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

the act of departing

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

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

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

in an idle manner

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

requiring attention or action

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

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

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

not producing an intended effect

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

immediately past

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

a city in southern Sweden

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

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

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

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

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

above and across; more than

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

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From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

shedding tears

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

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

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading DEMING BREAKS AN ARM Rainey, dozing in his bunk, going over the sudden happenings of the day, had placed Carlsen's automatic under his pillow after loading it.

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

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

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

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He found that it lacked four shells of full capacity, the two that Lund had fired at his bottle target, the one fired by Carlsen at Rainey, and the last ineffective shot at Lund, a shot that went astray, Rainey decided, largely through Lund's _coup-de-theatre_ of tearing off his glasses and flinging them at the doctor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dynamo that he had idly fancied he could hear purring away inside of Lund was apparent with vengeance now, driving with full force.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Rainey was neither a weakling nor a coward, but he shrank from open encounter with Lund, and knew himself, without fear, the weaker man.

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

From this reading That was what Lund would be from now on, a driver, imperative, relentless, overcoming all obstacles; as he had himself said, selfish at heart, keen for his own ends.