Chapter IX

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

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

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

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

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

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From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading FAST IN THE TOILS.

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

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

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

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

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

From this reading FAST IN THE TOILS.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

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From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

straightened out

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

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From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

on one occasion

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

above and across; more than

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

with speed

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

hurting

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

characterized by squinting

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

closely encircling

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

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

From this reading FAST IN THE TOILS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading FAST IN THE TOILS.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

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

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

at the time that

From this reading An hour or so later the lads were much astonished when Squinty entered the cave and, bending over them, rapidly loosened their bonds.

during the time that

From this reading While they were “limbering up” their guardians allowed them to emerge from the cave and move and chafe their sore, aching limbs, at liberty.

a Caucasian

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

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

From this reading But, although it was pleasant to feel free once more—so far as their manacles went, that is—the boys did not by any means relish the surrounding crowd of Chinamen and rough-looking white men, the latter of whom indulged in some coarse jests at their expense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So tightly had they been triced up, however, that it was some time before the stiffness was sufficiently out of their limbs to enable them to move with freedom.