Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

to a noticeable degree

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading LOVE'S BEGGAR.

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From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

the act of closing something

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

past form of “discount” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

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

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

a single distinct event

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

and nothing more

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

without good reason

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE'S BEGGAR.

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From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

expressed without speech

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

a full supply

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

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From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

a person who represents others

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

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From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore Rallywood, instead of returning to the Castle, headed for the block-house by the Ford.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

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

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.

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

From this reading Personal power survived in its full plenitude in the little state, which had never made any pretence of setting up a representative government; the Maasaun people were as mute as they had been in the dark ages and appeared content to remain so.

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

From this reading The incident which had just taken place probably meant the closing of his career in the army of Maasau.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A threat from Count Simon of Sagan was not to be lightly regarded at any time, but within the boundaries of his own estates it appreciably discounted the chances of life.