Chapter X

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

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

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

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

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

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

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a farewell remark

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

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

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading HIGHWAY PIRATES.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

the force of workers available

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading HIGHWAY PIRATES.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

carry out

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The convicts had risen, overpowered their guards, and seized the coach.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

two times

From this reading Once or twice I had heard a slight grating noise, but, as I have already said, I had attributed the sound to the swaying of the lamp.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading It did not take me long to arrive at an understanding of the true state of affairs.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

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

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From scraps of conversation which passed between them, I subsequently learned that the man whom I had seen appear and disappear so mysteriously outside the Sportsman Inn was a friend of one of the prisoners, and, under the pretence of wishing him good-bye, had handed up a couple of small files, with which several of the men had freed themselves from their fetters.