Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

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

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

from appearances alone

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE ZOUAVES.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

to come or go into

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

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

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

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

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

and nothing more

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

immediately past

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

not any; not one

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE ZOUAVES.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

and nothing more

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE ZOUAVES.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

a special situation

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading Rod was only holding back so as to keep his fire to the last extremity.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

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

From this reading Hanky Panky was heard calling just then, for apparently things had reached a crisis, and he expected seeing one of the raiders come pushing through the opening the next thing.

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

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

which person or people

From this reading The boy was pale, and his teeth were set, but there was a blaze in his eyes that boded no good for the first Uhlan who ventured to try to enter.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why don't you give them a shot, Rod?"

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE ZOUAVES.