Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

(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 Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

for the reason that

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

increase twofold

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

without bounds

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

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 It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE LAND OF THE MURHAPAS.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

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From this reading THE LAND OF THE MURHAPAS.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAND OF THE MURHAPAS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

above and across; more than

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

cut or make a way through

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

with speed

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF THE MURHAPAS.

a special situation

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

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

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.

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

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading It was this thought which led him stealthily to place his hand on the butt of the revolver at his hip, prepared to whip it out and fire as quickly as he knew how.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Recalling the dexterity of the native--all the more wonderful because of his bulk--he reflected, that it was the easiest thing in the world for him to turn like a flash and pierce him with his poisoned javelin before the slightest defence could be made.

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From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

but in spite of that

From this reading His heart thrilled at the thought that this formidable antagonist had been so suddenly transformed into a friend; and yet he could not entirely free himself from a certain misgiving, as the two walked side by side along the Xingu.

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

From this reading It looked as if Fred Ashman had gained a double victory over the giant Ziffak, and his second triumph was infinitely greater than his first.