Chapter VII · _Terra Marique Jactatus_

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

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

later than; following

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

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

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

in disagreement

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

at any time

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

someone who fits a garment to a particular person

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

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From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

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From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

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

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

easily agitated

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

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

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

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From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

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

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

move hurridly

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

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From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

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

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

a shaky motion

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

in a violent manner

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

an energetic style

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

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From this reading As he arrayed himself in all his war-paint, after his sleepless and unhappy night, Bertram felt feverish, and afraid.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

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

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.

a Caucasian

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

which person or people

From this reading “The lad’s over-engined for his beam,” observed Murray to himself, as he lay on his camp cot, drinking his _choti hazri_ tea, and watching Bertram, who, with white face and trembling fingers, stood making more haste than speed, as he fumbled with straps and buckles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His head throbbed violently, and he had that distressing sensation of being remorselessly urged on, fatedly fury-driven and compelled to do all things with terrible haste and hurry.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

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

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading He felt alarmed at his own alarm, and anxious about his own anxiety—and feared that, at this rate, he would be worn out before he began, a physical and mental wreck, fitter for a hospital-ship than a troop-ship, before ever he started.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Excitement, anxiety, sleeplessness and the conflicting emotions of hope and fear, were taking their toll of the nervous energy and vitality of the over-civilised youth.