Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

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

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

next to; at the side of

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

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From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

the act of departing

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a large number or amount

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

without good reason

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

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From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

an educational institution

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He saw himself in his professional school, star of his class, pampered godling of his mates.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

make steady

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

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From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

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

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

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

From this reading He saw himself, his fists in his pockets and his nose to the tanging breeze, striding along the Colorado mountain sides, saw himself, lightly poised on any sort of a contrivance that could swing from a rope's end, going down into the darkness of the mine.

in the direction of

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

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

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.

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From this reading And then he saw himself the centre of a group of white-coated surgeons, with Ramsdell's face beside him, Ramsdell's curiously gentle arm around his shoulders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw himself a student, loitering about the elm-arched campus, lounging above a table in the smoke-thick air of Mory's, sitting in Professor Mansfield's study and gravely discussing with him the possibilities included in Scott Brenton.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading Then he saw himself--and, as he looked, his eyes were steady--scrambling over the heaps of wreckage towards the stark form beyond.