Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

at or in the front

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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 His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

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

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

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

From this reading "WHAT IS THAT?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

and nothing more

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

by chance

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, he was glad now to have his rifle, small as it was.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "WHAT IS THAT?"

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

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

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

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

From this reading He had brought only a few cartridges for it, as they were an added weight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "WHAT IS THAT?"

at the time that

From this reading When the man had gone, Phi sat down upon an up-ended ice-cake to rest and think.

which person or people

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.

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

From this reading His logical course was evident enough; to wait for perhaps half an hour, allowing the man, who would doubtless be able to overtake his guide, to get a sufficient distance ahead to prevent any further unpleasant encounters.