Chapter II

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

possessing life

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading And Corriston had won it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

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From this reading And Corriston had won it.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

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

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading And Corriston had won it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And Corriston had won it.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

for more time

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

a contestant who loses the contest

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

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

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

not any; not one

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

requiring little hard work or exertion

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

in an abundant manner

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

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

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

detached by cutting

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

not in physical motion

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

lacking natural ease

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He strained his ears in the sudden quiet, listening for a possible return of his adversary.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

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

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.

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

From this reading * * * * * Now almost in disbelief, Corriston looked down at the knife he had taken from the loser, telling himself that it was impossible that so much could have happened in so short a time and that he could still be alive at the end of it.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading And Corriston had won it.

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

From this reading He did not think that the defeated man would attempt a second attack.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The wound in his shoulder was no longer painless, but it had ceased to bleed profusely, and his exploring fingers convinced him that the knife had severed no more than a superficial ligament.