Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

later than; following

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

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From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

set up or found

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

of great significance or value

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

harmed

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

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

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

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

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

temperamentally disinclined to talk

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far from being a prisoner he should be on a pinnacle, rewarded by a generous and grateful government for important services rendered.

in a resolute manner

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

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

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

an arrogant or presumptuous person

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

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

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

which person or people

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For three days after the capture of Nevins the community was agog with rumor and excitement.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Gate City had found a hero and wished to worship him, but its hero proved as intractable as he was reticent.

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

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading To begin with, the captive "had the cheek of a brass monkey," said the sheriff, and swore stoutly that he was a wronged and injured man.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Who but he had followed and found the renegade major and wrested from him full confession and the key of the safe, which in turn had been forcibly wrested from him through the malevolent jealousy of that upstart Engineer; but never, said Nevins, would he now betray Burleigh's hiding-place or impart his confession until full reparation was made for the wrongs and indignities heaped upon him.