Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

(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 Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

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

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

aroused to action

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

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

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

migratory American songbird

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

promote over another

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

and nothing more

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

set afire or burning

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

engage in

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

a particular point in time

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, an investigation would have proven that the scouts were not responsible for the scrimmage; since they had a perfect right to protect their possessions against attack.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

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

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

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

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

in the direction of

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

hard to endure

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

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

From this reading Some of the good brethren of the congregation might have felt inclined to hold up their hands in dismay could they have looked in there just at that moment, and seen all the weird goings-on that were taking place.

in or at the place that

From this reading No sooner was the lamp lighted than they sprang forward toward the heaving heap of blankets and folded tents, where the alarmed intruder was trying to emerge from the avalanche he had brought down upon himself.

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

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading But he had a pair of impetuous comrades along; and aroused by the excitement of the occasion neither William nor Bobolink thought of consulting his wishes.

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

From this reading RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL If Paul could have had his own way just then he would have been in favor of allowing Scissors a chance to make his escape.