used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
BEHRENSnounUS /ˈberənz/
German architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings (1868-1940)
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
cripplesnounUS /ˈkrɪpəlz/
plural of “cripple” — someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Sam looked at him curiously.
depopulatedadjective
having lost inhabitants as by war or disease
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
set up or found
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
the act of departing
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
ten 10s
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sam looked at him curiously.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
Martia
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From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
others
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From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
express in words
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
move stealthily
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Sam and Martia found him waiting on the quay by the boat slip.
at the time that
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
which person or people
From this reading Bobby awoke next morning feeling as a man might feel who has suddenly lost a limb, but determined all the same to carry on, keep a stiff upper lip, and say nothing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All the same he avoided the others, going without breakfast and turning up only when the work began, at ten o'clock.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
a late time of life
From this reading BEHRENS If the body had not the power to accommodate itself to injuries, and the mind to disasters and the tricks of Fate, the world would be depopulated in a hundred years or inhabited only by cripples.
