Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

(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 A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

use to one's advantage

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

have

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

in a serious manner

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

death of a person

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

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

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

immediately past

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

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

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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 A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

not any; not one

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

and nothing more

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

the local environment

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

one of four equal parts

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

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

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

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

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

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

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

uninvited

From this reading And now, to the surprise of all, Sree spoke out earnestly, unasked.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

the act of using

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

precisely as stated

From this reading In a very short time they would be abreast of the palace and of the little English quarter, Mr. Kenyon's home being farthest away.

plural of “wall” — 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 At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Clever scheming must be the weapon, though how to bring it to bear would depend upon circumstances.

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

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.

in or at the place that

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last they were nearing the part of the river where it was lined with the walls of the great temples, and farther on with boats.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A HIDING-PLACE Long before the more familiar parts of the river were reached, preparations had been made in the way of seeing that the guns were loaded, though their use would be only in some grave emergency, since it was fully grasped that force would in all probability be of no avail.