Chapter XIII

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

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading POYNTER FINDS SOMETHING.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

capable of being imagined

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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 He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

gather or bring together

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

continue to exist

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

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From this reading POYNTER FINDS SOMETHING.

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From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

manifest or bring back

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

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

From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading POYNTER FINDS SOMETHING.

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From this reading The prisoner, James Meagreson, was occupying the same position in which Sprowl had done penance some hours before.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

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

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading It was in the afternoon of the same day which Fyffe had so signalized by his turkey-hunt.

during the time that

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been left here by his captors to ponder upon his situation and reflect as to which should be his future course, whether to persist in his denials or acknowledge defeat and submit to his triumphant enemies with such grace as he could muster.

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

From this reading That his meditations were far from being the most pleasant imaginable, one glance at his sullen, stern features would evidence, and there was a fiery, vindictive glow in his small black eyes that boded ill for Poynter's hopes--a look that had proclaimed a determination to "die game," and to hold them in defiance while breath lasted.