Chapter XIII

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From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

(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 The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

declared but not proved

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

in addition

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

a final climactic stage

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

regarded with aversion

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

serving in or intended for exploration or discovery

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

having lost your job

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

set up or found

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

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

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

that cripples or disables or incapacitates

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

of less size or importance

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

the act of tarrying

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

as yourself

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

an angry dispute

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

past form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

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

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

carry out

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

a special situation

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

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

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

precisely as stated

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

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

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

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

From this reading Saint-Bertin was the challenger and in regard to the combat itself there were many stories afloat in both countries; the accepted English version being that four shots were exchanged and that Dyke fired his two straight into the air, although he had received a scrape on the thigh from the enemy’s first round.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

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

From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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

From this reading The Frenchmen were undecided whether to take this as a further insult or a _beau geste_, until, as it was alleged, Dyke said the whole thing was damned nonsense and he would continue to shoot at the sky all the afternoon, since, however much he disliked Monsieur de Saint-Bertin personally, he refused to risk injuring France by incapacitating one of her bravest sons.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading These matters, as his father said, belong to history; and there is also historical record of his having been at home, or very near home, in the year 1908.

a late time of life

From this reading The two books _New Guinea Revisited_ and _A Further Investigation_ give the three years narrative of Dyke’s exploratory work in the mountains, with his study of the various native races, and his adventures among the lesser islands.

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From this reading It was in this year that the lingering quarrel between him and Saint-Bertin, the French explorer, found its culmination in a duel “_à outrance_,” which took place somewhere on the outskirts of Paris.