Chapter V

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

anew

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

(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 HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

draft horse kept for pulling carts

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

apart from; not including

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

brought together in one place

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

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

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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 HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

very recently

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

above and across; more than

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

go across or through

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

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

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

-ing form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

not in physical motion

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

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

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

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

From this reading The newcomers were drafted off to the already crowded kameras, and the grey-clad droves settled again to their aimless wanderings.

in or at the place that

From this reading But Pavlof lay where he was.

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

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

during the time that

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

which person or people

From this reading HOW TWO MET IN HADES The great gates of the stockade swung slowly open, and a motley crowd came in from the barges which had brought them from Tiumen, and the older inhabitants gathered in long lines to see them pass, all except the dicers, who remained intent on their game.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Pavlof still lay musing over his late studies--the man with the barrow, the man with the dog, and the man who was like a carthorse--one of the newly arrived came out of the log house where he had been to deposit his grey sack containing his belongings, and strolled along past the spot where Pavlof lay.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The sight of the weary women and children, smelling like wild beasts from the close confinement of the barges, was always a saddening one.