Chapter XII

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

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

later than; following

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

(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 Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

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

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

make certain of

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

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

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

every person

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

an association of criminals

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

the act of departing

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

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

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

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

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

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

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

a particular point in time

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

not one, and not any

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

and nothing more

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

except for; apart from

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

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

From this reading Running as fast as he dared with the light of his small flash his heart beat anxiously, lest after all, his hunch had been a bad one and he could not find any of the natives.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

move hurridly

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took a moment to look at the ground and could easily see the foot prints made by the gang; his own and Bob's showed especially plain in the soft spots, but he dared linger only long enough to assure himself that none of them led out.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

look attentively

From this reading Glancing at his watch he noticed that the minutes had been ticking themselves away at an alarming speed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE PASSAGE When Jim ran into the passage, he was hoping against hope that this was the way the stubborn professor was coming with his captured party, and that they were not so far from the entrance that it would be impossible to get any of them back in time to save the lives of the white men and women held prisoners.

but in spite of that

From this reading Everyone went in, as he was going, which meant that, if Martin was in that secret route, he had not as yet reached the hill.