Chapter V · Chapter 5

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

make calm or still

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

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

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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 He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

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

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

in a forward direction

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

the property of being close together

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

determined

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

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

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

in the near future

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

third-person singular of “stimulate” — act as a stimulant

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

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

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

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

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

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

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

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

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Don Miguel, on the other hand, was troubled in spirit, and uneasy in the flesh.

not injured or harmed

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

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

From this reading But Freeman preserved an outward demeanor of complacent calm, as one who doubts not, nor dreads, the issue; and, indeed, this was not the first time by many that he had taken his life in his hand and brought it unscathed through dangers.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was one soon hot and soon cold; and this long ride to the decisive event went much against his stomach.

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

From this reading Moreover, there is that in the conscious proximity of death which stimulates to thought much more than to speech.

which person or people

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Having mounted their steeds, the two sanguinary young gentlemen rode onwards, side by side, but in silence; for the souls of those who have resolved to slay each other find small delight in vain conversation.