Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

in actual fact

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

(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 brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

placed crosswise

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

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

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

the act of punishing

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

mentally healthy; free from mental disorder

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

the season of growth

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

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

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading For a minute he stood twirling the rusty knife blade between his fingers, then hid it carefully behind a block of broken masonry.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

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

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.

at the time that

From this reading "Better so," he muttered, "not much good as a weapon of defence, but better than nothing; might put the old man on the track if he happened to find it on me when he comes to tie me up.

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

From this reading A brick and some plaster clattered about Jan Cuxson's feet as he crossed the temple chamber and stood looking out at the jungle, and the animals of all sizes and shapes which were hurtling through the undergrowth.

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading "A whirlpool of uncertainty, a prison of punishment, a basket of illusion, the open throat of hell."--_The Spring Sataka_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading My God! to think of it; I, strong and healthy and sane, at the mercy of that old priest, actually under his will--hypnotised, forced to do exactly what he tells me.