Chapter XVII

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

anew

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The conditions were perfect.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The harvest was ripe.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

immediately past

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

engage in

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

used to form the superlative

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

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

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

on one occasion

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The conditions were perfect.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading The harvest was ripe.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

toned down

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

the season of growth

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

not in physical motion

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.

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

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

precisely as stated

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

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

From this reading The harvest was ripe.

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

From this reading The conditions were perfect.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading HOW PAUL FOUGHT THE TERROR AND MADE A FRIEND As Kara slipped slowly out of its winter fetters, and the skies brightened and the earth softened to the spring, typhus began at once to make head again in the crowded prison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the very inadequate means at his disposal Pavlof fought it, day and night and life by life; but in spite of his most strenuous efforts the fever spread like a prairie fire.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Last year's sparks still smouldered in the pallid forms of the grey-coated prisoners and needed little to fan them into flame.