Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

(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 It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

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

From this reading ROBBERS AND ROBBED.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

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

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

exhale hard

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

-ing form of “curtail” — place restrictions on

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

extremely

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

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

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

of a path e.g.

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

on one occasion

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

and nothing more

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

by chance

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading ROBBERS AND ROBBED.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading ROBBERS AND ROBBED.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a groan from the prostrate figure, then a feeble movement, then another and a louder groan, and then an oath.

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

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

an energetic style

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

(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 might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

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

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.

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

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ezra, however, was endowed with a rare vitality, which enabled him not only to shake off the effects of his mishap, but to do so in an extraordinarily short space of time.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It might perhaps have been as well for the curtailing of this narrative, and for the interests of the world at large if the blow dealt by the sturdy right arm of the navvy had cut short once for all the career of the junior African merchant.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Gradually raising himself upon his elbow, he looked around him in a bewildered way, with his other hand pressed to the wound at the back of his head, from which a few narrow little rivulets of blood were still meandering.