Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

(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 The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

for the reason that

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

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From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

be the source of pain

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

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 CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

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 THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

by chance

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

of or relating to or resembling the eye

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

by chance

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

move upward

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

carry out

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

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

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Everything was magnified, made more vivid, more intense, and his joy, captive though he was, was so keen that he could not keep from showing it.

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

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

which person or people

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE CAPTIVE'S RISE Will did not know just how long they had been traveling, having lost count of the days, but he knew they had come an immense distance, perhaps a thousand miles, maybe more, because the hardy Indian ponies always went at a good pace, and he felt that the distance between him and every white settlement must be vast.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The sun at first hurt the eyes that had been bandaged so long in daylight, but as the optic nerves grew less sensitive and they could take in all the splendor of the world, he had never before seen it so beautiful.

a late time of life

From this reading He was like one really and truly blind for years who had suddenly recovered his sight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You find it pleasant to live," said Heraka.