Chapter XV

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

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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From this reading AMERES IS REVENGED.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

put on clothes

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

divisible by two

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading AMERES IS REVENGED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

and nothing more

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

most important element

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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 As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading AMERES IS REVENGED.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

cut with a saw

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

inflected form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading The horses tallied in color with those of Plexo, and the color of his dress could even at that distance be distinguished.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading As it came near, however, he became convinced that it was the vehicle he was looking for.

precisely as stated

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

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

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

look attentively

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

in or at the place that

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

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

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

belonging to which person

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As many others had taken that course every day he did not at first feel very hopeful, although the time precisely tallied with that at which Plexo should have arrived had he started at the same hour as before.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Six days passed without their watch being rewarded; then Chebron, whose post was just opposite the road where they had traced the wheels, saw a chariot turn from the main road into it.