Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

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

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

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

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

have

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

carefully weighed

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

an opposing military force

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

only a very short time before

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

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

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

changed in form or character

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

above and across; more than

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

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

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

recurring again and again

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

relieve from

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It looked plain enough to the victim, as he considered the situation, that Colonel Pierson's influence had produced the change in the intentions of Captain Flanger.

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

a male human offspring

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

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

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.

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

From this reading ON BOARD OF THE SNAPPER Christy could not help seeing that a great change had come over the manner of Captain Flanger, especially in his repeated declarations that he did not intend to kill his prisoner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading It did not seem possible to him that Percy Pierson could have modified his vindictive nature to this degree.

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

From this reading His thirst for revenge could hardly have abated as the effect of his cups passed off, and it was evident to the victim of the outrage that some other influence had been brought to bear upon him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man's father could not fail to see the peril of the step his son was taking, though he appeared not to have been able to resist the temptation to get rid of such an active enemy as Christy had proved himself to be.