Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

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

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

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

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

the formal act of approving

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But such was the case.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But such was the case.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

deem to be

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

divisible by two

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

with passionate fervor

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

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

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

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From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

not in physical motion

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But such was the case.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

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

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

pull hard

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were very far separated now though, many seats apart, and each was for himself.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

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

From this reading But such was the case.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

(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 It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

at the time that

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Before he even glanced at the paper, Sandie bent his head over his hands on the desk and prayed long and fervently, asking a blessing on the work he was about to do, but reverently adding, “If it be Thy will.”

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

From this reading It really does seem surprising, when we come to consider it, that those two humble Scottish students, knowing that they were rivals, well aware that they would have to fight against each other at the great competition, should have studied side by side, cheek by cheek, for so many weary months.

an affirmative

From this reading _“WE HAVE BEEN AS BROTHERS: WE ARE BROTHERS STILL”_ Yes, Greek had met Greek, and the tug of war had begun.