Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

(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 But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a youthful male person

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

without doubt or question

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

in a concise manner; in a few words

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

assemble or get together

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

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

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

absolutely essential

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

express in words

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

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

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

arousing affect

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

at the time that

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

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

From this reading But, then, you see, you have all the strings in your fingers, and know exactly which one to pull, and when to let go your hold.

during the time that

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

which person or people

From this reading "It seems strange that I, who have always prided myself upon my resourcefulness, and who have always been the leader when you and I have been together, should give place to you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY For some little while Jim and his father sat close beside one another with heads touching, conversing in whispered tones, for it was necessary that the prisoner should be instructed precisely how to act when they were outside the hut.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must tell me what I am to do clearly and concisely, my boy, for I am entirely in your hands," whispered the colonel.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Indeed, so far as I have been able to gather in these few seconds, you have shown yourself to possess a master's mind.