Chapter XV

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CABIN.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

complete or carry out

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

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From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

divisible by two

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

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

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

incapable of being placated

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CABIN.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

make reference to

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

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

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

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

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

the local environment

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CABIN.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

cause friction

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

hurting

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CABIN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

up to a particular time

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading His victim had now become his tyrant; not implacable or vindictive, but firm and unyielding in the discharge of his duty.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

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

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.

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

From this reading Somers went on deck, satisfied himself in regard to the course of the steamer, then visited the engine-room, and other parts of the vessel, until he had assured himself that everything was right.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The traitor did not even mention it in his interview with Somers, for the sore in his mind was much more serious.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Mr. Pillgrim's wound, as such injuries are regarded in the army and navy, was a mere scratch; but it might have been very sore, and might have ached severely.