Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

put or send forth

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

at any time

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

provoking horror

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

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From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

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 Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

subject to death

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

not any; not one

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

confined on all sides

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

a special situation

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

previously unknown

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

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

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.

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

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was to no purpose that Max surrounded his heroes with fierce and numerous foes; Johnny took it quite coolly, expecting him to cut his way out as a hero should.

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

From this reading At first Max had been greatly piqued at the slight interest which Johnny seemed to feel in the fate of his heroes.

which person or people

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact was, that he had become so familiar with that department of literature, and was so accustomed to see the hero come safely out of the most horrible and unheard-of dangers, that he regarded it as quite a matter of course, and there was now no such thing as alarming him for his safety.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Cast him away upon an iron-bound coast in the midst of a hurricane--Johnny knew that _one_ would escape: drown a hero! who ever heard of such a thing!

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading It was in vain to cover him with wounds--a hero's wounds are never mortal.