Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

later than; following

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

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

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

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

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

past form of “assuage” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

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From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

combined into or constituting a chemical compound

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

travel across or pass over

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

the act of departing

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

at any time

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

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

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

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

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

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 THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

a strong sexual desire

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

doomed to extinction

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

fearless daring

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

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

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

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

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.

comparative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the past, when he had been struggling up from poverty, he had had his fierce fights, and his mortifying defeats.

under normal conditions

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading He had risen from them tougher and more combative than ever, filled with the lust of vengeance which in the course of time was assuaged.

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

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

at the time that

From this reading THE LION’S WHELP It was late, almost dark, that evening when Cannon left his office.

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

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had sat on after Berny’s departure, sunk in a reverie, which was not compounded of those gentle thoughts that are usually associated with that state of being.

a late time of life

From this reading But of late years few (and these antagonists of his own measure) had had the temerity to cross swords with him.