Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

anew

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

clothing in general

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

get or gather together

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that time, I shall rest."

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

only a very short time before

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

the force of workers available

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading During that time, I shall rest."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

carry out

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During that time, I shall rest."

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During that time, I shall rest."

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

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

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.

but in spite of that

From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.