Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

on a floor below

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

set up or found

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

on one occasion

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

with speed

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

reduced to silence

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

hurting

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

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From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading THE START Once the door safely closed behind him, he heaved a deep sigh as if of intense relief and he passed his hand quickly across his brow.

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the tap-room downstairs he found Pythagoras and Socrates curled up on the floor in front of the hearth.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

a malicious woman with a fierce temper

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

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

From this reading I was sore tempted indeed to give her real cause for calling me a knave...."

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

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading "By St. Bavon," he murmured, "my friend Diogenes, thou hast had to face unpleasantness before now--those arquebusiers at Magdeburg were difficult to withstand, those murderous blackguards in the forests of Prague nearly had thy skin, but verdommt be thou, if thou hast had to hold thy temper in bounds like this before.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Dondersteen! how I could have crushed that sharp-tongued young vixen till she cried for mercy ... or silenced those venomous lips with a kiss!...