Chapter XVI

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

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

From this reading AN OFFER.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

not up to expectations

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

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

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

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

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

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 HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

in a northern direction

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading AN OFFER.

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From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

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

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Orientals are skilful in making excuses, and are masters in the art of causing delays.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

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

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

in a wanton manner

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

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

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

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

From this reading It almost seemed to Robin as if Ali took pleasure in provoking the jealousy, and disappointing the efforts of his shadow, as we sometimes see a master wantonly teasing the dog which crouches at his feet.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading HASSAN did his utmost to prevent the northward journey from being commenced, and he had as many wiles as a fox.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But Hassan's master was more than a match for him,—had experimental knowledge of his devices, and cut through every difficulty by his own shrewdness, and the force of his strong will.