Chapter IX · After the Deed

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

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

in addition

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

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

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

(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 "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

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From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jen pointed to the corpse but said nothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading Jen pointed to the corpse but said nothing.

approval

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

dearly loved

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

divisible by two

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

opinion or judgment

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

only a very short time before

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

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

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

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

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

a boy or man

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

a particular point in time

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Jen pointed to the corpse but said nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

having a point

From this reading Jen pointed to the corpse but said nothing.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jen pointed to the corpse but said nothing.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

term of address for a man

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jaggard, ignorant of the truth, bent down to place a hand upon the dead man's heart.

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

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, sir?" he asked, saluting Jen even in that moment of anxiety.

during the time that

From this reading While the major, hardly able to credit his own eyes, was staring at the dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, attracted also by the strange cry, came running up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I heard an awful cry, sir, and came arter you."