Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

without stop or interruption

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

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

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

possessive form of “ed” — impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

divisible by two

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

at any time

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading Tom went hunting, as the Doctor had suggested that he should.

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

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Tom went hunting, as the Doctor had suggested that he should.

requiring attention or action

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

make unable to perform a certain action

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

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

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

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

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

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

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

above and across; more than

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

manifest or bring back

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

be seated

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

having a supporting base

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

not in physical motion

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Tom went hunting, as the Doctor had suggested that he should.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

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

From this reading So he was content to lie still and reflect as he did, that "this is better than the prison anyhow."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

male cat

From this reading Tom went hunting, as the Doctor had suggested that he should.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading Tom went hunting, as the Doctor had suggested that he should.

at the time that

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

during the time that

From this reading Three of the boys continued the chopping, while one stood guard--a duty that had been made more imperative than ever by the mountaineer's declaration of the fixed purpose of the moonshiners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ed was able to get out of bed and sit about the house with a gun slung casually across his knees or his shoulder, as the case might be, and the mountaineer perfectly understood that Ed did not mean for him to escape, by any possible chance, even when his strength should return.

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

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.

people who are wounded

From this reading _The Doctor Explains_ Ed's wound did not incapacitate him for the task of standing guard over the wounded and captured mountaineer.