Chapter II

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

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

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

an association of criminals

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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 "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

occurring by chance

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading --Macbeth.

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading THE MASKS.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

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

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

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

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

term of address for a man

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

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

From this reading THE MASKS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

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

From this reading "To the Devil's Punch Bowl," was the order given by Old Hurricane as he followed the minister into the carriage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

but in spite of that

From this reading "What are these, So withered and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants of earth And yet are on't?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And now, sir," he continued, addressing his companion, "I think you had better repeat that part of the church litany that prays to be delivered from 'battle, murder and sudden death,' for if we should be so lucky as to escape Black Donald and his gang, we shall have at least an equal chance of being upset in the darkness of these dreadful mountains."