Chapter XIII

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

divisible by two

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

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

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

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

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

musketeers and their muskets collectively

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

not any; not one

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You could not get a bird out of that place, much less a man.”

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

free from harm or evil

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

cut with a saw

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading The troops were lodged in huts between this wall and the castle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

at the time that

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

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

From this reading The barracks consisted of an old castle, a portion of which was, as the shoemaker told them, now used as a military prison; and round this at some distance ran a strong wall some fifteen feet high, loopholed for musketry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “There you see,” the guide said, “what I said was true.

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

From this reading PLANNING A RESCUE “Even Horace was obliged to admit, when he with Zaimes and their guide had walked round the barracks, that he saw no chance whatever of being able to get the prisoners out by force.