Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

anew

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

in addition

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

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

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

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

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

wearing a blindfold

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

a state at a particular time

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

trained in a skill by repetitious practice

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

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

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

and nothing more

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

impaired by diminution

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

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

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

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

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

participate in games or sport

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

in a special manner

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

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

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

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

From this reading For though it lessened their chance of detection, it also made it more difficult to get the lay of the land and keep their sense of direction.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading But here again their training came into play, for they had been specially drilled to be blindfolded and remain in that condition for hours at a time.

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

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

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

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

during the time that

From this reading THE BARBAROUS HUNS The night was as black as pitch, which, while an advantage in one way, was a disadvantage in another.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Gee!" whispered Bart to Frank, as the two comrades moved along side by side, "I never saw a night so dark."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In that way they had developed their sense of feeling just as a blind man does and had acquired an almost uncanny ability to avoid obstacles and steer a course without the aid of their eyes.