Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

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

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

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

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

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

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

affect with wonder

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

confined by bonds

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

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From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

put or send forth

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

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From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a quick look

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

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

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

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

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

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

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

temporary military shelter

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

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

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

kept in good condition

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

not any; not one

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

offensively curious or inquisitive

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

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

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

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

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

the season of growth

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

possessive form of “stockman” — farmer who breed or raises livestock

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

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From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

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

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

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

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

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

From this reading RETURN TO THE STOCKMAN'S HUT.--SMITH IN LOVE.

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

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

up to a particular time

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

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

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

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

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.

at the time that

From this reading The death of Nosey, however, appeared to astonish Steel Spring, for when he was allowed to see the body he grew pathetic.

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

From this reading The glances of hate and scorn which were cast upon their betrayer appeared to have no effect upon his well-tried nerves, and he seemed to act as though he had done his duty and was not ashamed of it, and didn't care who knew the part which he had played in the drama.

during the time that

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed their audacity appeared to desert them, although they maintained a sulken aspect until they got a glimpse of Steel Spring, who, to prevent mistakes had been bound to a tree, while we secured his comrades.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bushrangers were struck with awe at the sudden death of their chief, and made no resistance as they were bound in pairs.