Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

later than; following

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

(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 In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

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

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

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

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

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

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

informal intensifiers

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

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

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

with no protection or shield

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

set up or found

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

an opening into or through something

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

conformity or harmony

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

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 It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

for more time

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

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From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

the force of workers available

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

not any; not one

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

by chance

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

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

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

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

From this reading So, keeping as low as possible, he started back, dodging from shell hole to shell hole.

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

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading In about the fourth one he came to he found a group of several men, all dead, and plainly killed by the one low-bursting shell.

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

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

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

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

sounding like thunder

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

not necessary

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

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

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

in or at the place that

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a foolish supposition perhaps, but men are prone to such after long day and night strain in a hot action, are even more prone to it under such circumstances as brought Kentucky to this point of crouching on the edge of a shell-hole with sudden death whistling and crashing and thundering in his ears, spread horribly under his eyes.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He could see that they were Stonewalls, too, and began to wonder if the reason for his failing to find the line was the simple one that the line no longer existed.

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

From this reading A VILLAGE AND A HELMET Kentucky decided that it was as useless as it was unnecessary for him to remain alone in his exposed position, and forthwith proceeded to crawl back to where he knew that at least he would find some one.