Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

in addition

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

any thing at all

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

a period of 100 years

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

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

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

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From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

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

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

being in captivity

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

at an opportune time

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

above and across; more than

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

a course of conduct

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION Events crowded one another at Sobrante.

in the near future

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

that is looked for

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

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

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

the upper part of anything

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

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

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They also took good care to blaze their path as they went, for it was most intricate and bewildering.

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

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

in or at the place that

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

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

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under the compulsion of his brother's will, so soon as that brother was able to think of anything beyond his own suffering, Ferd led a party of the ranchmen, with Ninian Sharp at their head, to the canyon cave and the pit where the little captain had been imprisoned.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.

but in spite of that

From this reading They shuddered as they beheld it; yet could but rejoice that Old Century had sought her there, and had, so opportunely, revealed its precious secret.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading They had the curiosity to test the powers of the wonderful staff, which John had carefully fitted with a new top, and were amazed at its curious behavior, as it zigzagged over the floor of the almost unsupported.