Chapter III

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

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

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

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

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

for the reason that

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

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

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

brought into existence

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

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From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

a flock of coots

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

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

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

lasting a long time

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

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

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

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From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

not accessible to view

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

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

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

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From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

logically valid

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

in a startling manner

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

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

From this reading This did not result from a logical reasoning process; he did not lie quiet because he reasoned that the darkness hid lurking dangers that might discover him in his helplessness.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

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

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

at the time that

From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

during the time that

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But the instincts of the wild were there, that had caused him in his childhood to lie hidden and silent while wild beasts prowled about his covert.

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From this reading He did not move, because the jangle of his chains, when he shifted his body, sounded startlingly loud in the darkness and stillness, and it was his instinct, born of a thousand wilderness-bred ancestors, not to betray his position in his helplessness.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Haunter of the Pits Conan lay still, enduring the weight of his chains and the despair of his position with the stoicism of the wilds that had bred him.

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From this reading Xaltotun had assured him that he was not to be harmed, and Conan believed that it was in the man's interest to preserve him, at least for the time being.