Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

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

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

(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 THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

in addition

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

including all or everything

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

with firmness

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

experiencing delirium

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

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From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

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From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

lacking power or ability

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

immediately past

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

an instance of becoming narrow

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

characterized by active hostility

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a passage between rooms or between buildings

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

with speed

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This feeling was followed by a quick sense of frustration as he realized his momentary helplessness and how comprehensive and relentless seemed the machinery of intrigue opposing him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

badly timed

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

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

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE CROWN OF IRON Durkin's first feeling, as he scrambled to his feet and half-stumbled, half-groped his way along the narrow, tunnel-like passage, was an untimely and impotent and almost delirious passion to get out into the open and fight--fight to the last, if need be, for all that narrowing life still held for him.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What now remained to him, he warned himself as he hurriedly locked and barred the two steel doors which shut off the first and second passageway, was to think quickly and act decisively.

in or to any place at all

From this reading And his last forlorn hope, his final fighting chance, lay in the fact that wherever the human element entered there also entered weakness and passion and the possibility of accident.

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

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

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

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, he told himself with that lightning-like rapidity of thought which came to him at such moments of peril, however intricate and vast the machinery, however carefully planned the line of impending campaign, the human element would be an essential part of it.