one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
an opposing military force
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
at any time
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
the act of departing
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
Hanna
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From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
Hanna's
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From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
Lockwood
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From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
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 The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
for more time
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
not any; not one
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
on one occasion
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old black purpose that had driven him so long was fading away.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
except if; if not
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was going to be impossible to kill Hanna, unless in the heat of sudden self-defense.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered at himself, for life had suddenly come to seem once more valuable to him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading NEW FORCES Lockwood rode the woods dreamily that next forenoon.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Not that he had forgiven his enemy; he was as determined as ever to defeat Hanna’s purposes, to see him sure of prison, if possible—not that he had any objection to taking his life, but he was no longer willing to wreck his own life to compass Hanna’s death.
