Chapter IV

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

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it’s a good thing I didn’t.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

an occurrence of something

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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From this reading But it’s a good thing I didn’t.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But it’s a good thing I didn’t.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

abounding in grass

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading But it’s a good thing I didn’t.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

inflected form of “nab” — tag the base runner to get him out

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

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From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

a special situation

From this reading But it’s a good thing I didn’t.

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

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

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

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "If he’d shown fight," he reflected, fingering the weapon, "I might have used this.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

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

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

in or at the place that

From this reading His right hand went to his belt, where there was a loaded revolver.

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

From this reading By paths well known to him, he reached the foot of the cliff, and started off across the grassy denes, taking cover in the hollows and in the shadows of the gorse bushes, tightly gripping the tin case of charts under his arm and the small bag which he carried in his left hand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."

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

From this reading The noise would have alarmed the whole neighbourhood, and the Tommies on sentry-go along the beach would have nabbed me."