Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

later than; following

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

(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 Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a cherished desire

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

an occurrence of something

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

choose not to consume

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

in or to another place

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

come together

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

by good fortune

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

only a very short time before

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

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From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

and nothing more

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

immediately past

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

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

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

for more time

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

in motion

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

in an obscure manner

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

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

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

a safe place

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

determined

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

in the near future

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

not in physical motion

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

the first light of day

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

carry out

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

shedding tears

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

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

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

up to a particular time

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

in the direction of

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

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

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

precisely as stated

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading However, Oliver very soon became convinced that he was likely in that case to have a much longer vigil than suited his inclination or convenience.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Muttering his thanks to the saints for his release from a peril which he had so little foreseen, Oliver took his way towards the camp of refuge, which he contrived to reach a little after sunrise.

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

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

in or at the place that

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

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

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

belonging to which person

From this reading Immediately changing his plan, he hastened to climb the tree under whose branches he had made his couch; and having called the bloodhound to desist from the fray, he resolved on keeping the seat which he occupied till the cattle thought fit to take themselves elsewhere.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Adopting, therefore, the expedient of moving from tree to tree--which was just possible, seeing that they grew thick and that the branches interlaced--he ultimately, with much difficulty, and not without considerable danger to neck and limb, and which was all the greater from his being incumbered with his axe, contrived to get to a safe distance from the spot where the herd were still madly and furiously tearing up the ground that had been smeared with blood, and bellowing with savage rage.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS EXIT Fortunately for Oliver Icingla, he did not persevere in his resolution of doing battle with a whole herd of wild bulls, for if he had he could hardly have failed to get the worst of the encounter, and died much more obscurely than, as the last of his line, it was his ambition to do.