Chapter III

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

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

(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 Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

in addition

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

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

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

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

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

recognizable; marked

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

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From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

one or the other of two

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

an opposing military force

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

the act of departing

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

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

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

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From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

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

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

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

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

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

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

immediately past

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

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From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

not any; not one

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

and nothing more

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

above and across; more than

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

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

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

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From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

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

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

express in speech

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

express in words

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

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

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading DAVID MARSH DECIDES TO SPEAK--AND DOESN'T Jim Harley decided, before morning, that he must tell the tragic story to Rayton.

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

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

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

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

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

From this reading He came to the conclusion, at last, that the red crosses themselves were harmless, and utterly foolish, and that the real danger and tragedy lay in the human fate that had always inspired their appearance.

which person or people

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He also decided that there was no need, at present, of telling either Nell or his wife of the mysterious advent of the two red marks into Samson's Mill Settlement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then his active mind quested far and near in search of an enemy of his own to correspond with the Spanish count of the first tragedy, and with young Jackson of the second--and not only that, but he must find an enemy who was in love with Nell Harley, and who knew the story of the red crosses.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young David Marsh spent a restless night, going over and over all that Jim had told him.