Chapter XXVII

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

(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 All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

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

From this reading The city was in an uproar.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

dearly loved

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE BROKEN TREE BRANCH.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE BROKEN TREE BRANCH.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

without care or concern

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city was in an uproar.

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From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

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

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading THE BROKEN TREE BRANCH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

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

From this reading All Lisbon seemed to be hunting for the fugitive and hoping against hope that he had escaped from the river.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE BROKEN TREE BRANCH.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The city was in an uproar.

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

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

(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 It was well for Clif’s peace of mind and comfort that this was true, and he inwardly rejoiced thereat.

which person or people

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The pedestrians in the streets taken by Clif and Joy little thought as they glanced carelessly at the two cadets that the sturdy youth with the intelligent, manly face was he who had saved their beloved ruler, Dom Carlos the First, from death that day.