Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

any specific behavior

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

regarded with admiration

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

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

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

move towards

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

in an ardent manner

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

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

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

for the reason that

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

containing or imposing condemnation or censure

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

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From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

at any time

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

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

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

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

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

possessive form of “hector” — (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading So Hector liked him.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

in your mind

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

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

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

not any; not one

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

not often

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

cut with a saw

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

estrangement from god

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

a decrease in rate of change

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Hector liked him.

in a spiritual manner

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

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

From this reading I In Hector's view, the biggest man, mentally or spiritually, in Black Elk Territory, was Northcote--by this time one of his closest friends.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The clergyman liked to talk to the Superintendent, whom he ardently admired.

-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading Hector liked to talk to the clergyman, because Northcote knew Life as few men know it, was charitable and merciful, friend of the fallen, rarely criticising, never condemning--no pink-tea preacher, shivering at the sight of sin, but a great knight wielding a mighty lance in the heart of the dark fight.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the approach of the long winter night and the slowing down of the wheels of Black Elk activity, Hector saw more of Northcote than ever.