Chapter XIII

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

(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 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

plural of “contingency” — a possible event or occurrence or result

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE EVENING OF GINGHILOVO.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading THE EVENING OF GINGHILOVO.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

shoot down, of birds

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

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

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

and nothing more

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EVENING OF GINGHILOVO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

by chance

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

required or under orders

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading THE EVENING OF GINGHILOVO.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ah, how could she look into her glass and think so!'

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

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

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

except if; if not

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

precisely as stated

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

in a vicious manner

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading 'Perhaps she thought it was her money I wanted--not herself.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

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

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading 'She never could have really cared for me, or she never could have acted as she did, unless she wished with the contingencies of war to have two strings to her bow,' thought Hammersley, as he lay on the grass a little apart from all, and sucked his briar-root viciously.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Much about the time that the conversation we have just recorded was taking place between the two fair equestriennes, the subject thereof, then with the troops in the laager of Ginghilovo, was very full of the same matter they had in hand--himself and his supposed wrongs.