Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

react verbally

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

dearly loved

From this reading LOVERS DEAR.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “Peter!” gasped Margaret—“Peter!”

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

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

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

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

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading LOVERS DEAR.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

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From this reading “Peter!” gasped Margaret—“Peter!”

attach a tag or label to

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

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

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

not any; not one

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

and nothing more

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading “Peter!” gasped Margaret—“Peter!”

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

recurring again and again

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

a scar from a cut made by a sword

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

express in words

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

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

From this reading “It seems that you do, so what need is there for me to tell you?” he muttered.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

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

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

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

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”

a Caucasian

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

which person or people

From this reading But Peter made no answer, only he who had been red of face went white, so that the mark of the sword-cut across his cheek showed like a scarlet line upon a cloth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Peter!” repeated Margaret, pulling at her hand which he still held, “do you know what you have done?”