Chapter XII

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

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

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

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

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

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

the act of burning something

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

a state at a particular time

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

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

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

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From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

not any; not one

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

something that results

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

with speed

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

try to get or reach

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

in a swift manner

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

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

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading He hurried along the trail desirous of reaching the store as quickly as possible, and meeting Siwash Bill face to face.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

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

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.

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

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

at the time that

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

in or at the place that

From this reading He half expected to find him where he had left him, and was more than disappointed when no sign of the rascal was to be seen.

which person or people

From this reading LINKS OF STEEL When Norman Grey flung himself out of Old Meg's house his one burning idea was to seek the man who had insulted Madeline.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although unarmed the thought of fear or of the possible outcome of a personal affray with such a man never entered his head.

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

From this reading But as he walked swiftly forward and the cool night air fanned his hot brow, he realised how unwise would be such a line of action at the present critical condition of affairs.