Chapter XXV

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

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

go together

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

have an effect upon

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

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

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

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

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

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

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

for the reason that

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

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From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was not to be thought of under the circumstances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But this was not to be thought of under the circumstances.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

apart from; not including

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

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

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

for more time

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

not any; not one

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

on one occasion

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

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

From this reading But this was not to be thought of under the circumstances.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But this was not to be thought of under the circumstances.

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

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

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

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But this was not to be thought of under the circumstances.

up to a particular time

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

forceful exertion

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

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

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

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

From this reading He had not mentioned it of his own accord, because he was debating in his mind which of two courses to adopt: to remain longer in the cavern or to set out at once for his home on the coast.

which person or people

From this reading To venture outside the cavern was to invite an instant attack by the brutes who were in that state that they possessed a daring foreign to their nature.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE COMING SHADOW Docak, the Esquimau, had no wish to affect any mystery as to the cause of his misgiving.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.

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

From this reading It may be said that except for the appearance of the wolves he would have insisted that the start should be made without delay, and pushed with the utmost vigor until their destination was reached.