Chapter XX

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

anew

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

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

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

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

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

a youthful male person

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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 about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

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

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

not accessible to view

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

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

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

an opposing military force

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

divisible by two

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

opinion or judgment

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

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

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

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

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

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

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

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

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

conformity or harmony

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

plural of “marksman” — someone skilled in shooting

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

the force of workers available

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

on one occasion

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

and nothing more

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

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

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

select carefully from a group

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

involving risk or danger

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

in the near future

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

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

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He had about thirty cartridges left; they ought to be enough for a couple of dozen Heinies, if they didn’t crowd him too fast.

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

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

up to a particular time

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

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

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

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

From this reading Well, let them come; he would endeavor to give as good as they sent, or better, even if he were only one against many.

in or at the place that

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

which person or people

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The two Huns who had got away evidently had recognized that to attempt to work the piece in its present position, with enemy marksmen concealed where they could pick off the gunners, was a much too risky business.

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

From this reading Gill knew that these conditions would be reported at once to the nearest officer and that very soon men would be sent to hunt the mountaineer out and others to work the gun again.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading GILL PERFORMS THE young Pennsylvania mountaineer, with his eyes, followed Don until the boy disappeared among the dense bushes; then Gill turned again to his grim duty--that of keeping the long gun out of action.