Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

later than; following

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

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

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

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

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE COUNTRY.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

divisible by two

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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 SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

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

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

above and across; more than

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

except for; apart from

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

successive (without a break)

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

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

From this reading THE COUNTRY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

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

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

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

From this reading Instead of begging to be let down that he might enjoy a frolic on the green grass, he remained passive in Seth’s arms, pressing his nose up to the lad’s neck now and then as if expressing sympathy.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.

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

From this reading Neither time nor distance gave him relief of mind; it was much as if flight served to increase the fear in his mind, and even after having come to the suburbs of the city he looked over his shoulder apprehensively from time to time, almost expecting to see the officers of the law in hot pursuit.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading SETH had little idea as to the direction he had taken, save that the street led straight away from the water, and surely he must come into the country finally by pursuing such a course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If it had been possible for Snip to understand the situation fully, he could not have behaved with more discretion, according to his master’s views.