Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

later than; following

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

(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 This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

aroused to action

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

the organ of sight

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

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

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

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

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

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

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

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

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

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

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

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From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

of or characteristic of or resembling a lion

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

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From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

hear with intention

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

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

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

the force of workers available

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

not any; not one

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

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

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

make steady

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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 But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

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

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

an important intellectual

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

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

From this reading This was a leader of men, a thinker and a man of action, and his comprehension of all aspects of the situation and the definite manner of his decisions, left no room to doubt that he believed a crisis to be impending between the forces he represented and the powers of the government which stood behind Khodkine.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

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

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.

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

From this reading A SCENT George Senf was leonine.

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

From this reading He heard them through to the end, putting in keen questions or incisive remarks here and there which did much to reassure Rowland that their case was in capable hands.

a Caucasian

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Aroused suddenly from his bed, the disorder of his long white hair and beard gave him a singularly wild and ferocious aspect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he got out a long-stemmed pipe and after lighting it, settled down with a steady eye to listen to the story that Liederman and Rowland told him.