Chapter V

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

(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 "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

any person at all

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

any thing at all

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

exhale hard

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading He paused.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

cause to move by striking

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

and nothing more

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He paused.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

carry out

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

a special situation

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Graeme resumed, in the same tone of concentrated purpose.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

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

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Peter said nothing, only watched the other’s face, for this was a changed Graeme to him, and, as he looked, he began to understand a thing he had never quite been able to before: how Private Mortlock’s body had been recovered that August morning, six months before.

(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 "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

at the time that

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.

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

From this reading That’s what I’ve done with O’Hagan, and that I’ll do with anyone or anything which comes up against me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, Peter; when anyone goes for me, I hit back, not as most do, blow for blow, wasting their strength, but with one blow only, and I take care that one has not to be repeated, Peter, it settles the matter for good and all.