Chapter XIV

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

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

having companions or an escort

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

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

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

someone who marries one person while already legally married to another

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

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

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

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From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

divisible by two

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

the organ of sight

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

in a forcible manner

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

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

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

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

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

temporary military shelter

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

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

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

a single distinct event

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

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From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

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 AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

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From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

be obedient to

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

the possibility of future success

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

the bank of a river

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

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

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For, an hour or so earlier, he had forcibly ejected Peter Denton from the riverside hut.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

the act of using

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

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

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

at the time that

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

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

From this reading AN INCIDENT The sun had almost reached the tree line along the horizon, when the Factor, accompanied by Justin, left the fort and switched off to the trail which led to the bigamist Que-dane's shack.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He could use thews and muscles to good advantage, even though the eye and hand steadily refused to work together whenever there was any shooting to be done.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading By his side trotted Justin, dog-like, his jaws working as usual, and a secret satisfaction lurking at his heart.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading McAuliffe was in splendid spirits, for the prospect of a tough wrestling bout--the stalwart half-breed was unlikely to obey command without persuasion--suited him to the finger tips.