Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

later than; following

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In his own heart he believed that David would never return.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

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

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In his own heart he believed that David would never return.

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

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

immediately past

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

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

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In his own heart he believed that David would never return.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

not any; not one

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In his own heart he believed that David would never return.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

express in speech

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

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

From this reading The Missioner made no effort to speak in these last moments.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading His team was ready for the return drive and he had drawn his travelling hood close about his face.

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

From this reading It was something more than a hand-shake.

at the time that

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ten days after that night when he had gone into the mystery-room at the Chateau, David and Father Roland clasped hands in a final farewell at White Porcupine House, on the Cochrane River, 270 miles from God's Lake.

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

From this reading In his own heart he believed that David would never return.