Chapter VI

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

(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 He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

for the reason that

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

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

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

a state of high honor

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

made difficult or slow

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

a message received and understood

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

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

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

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

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

absolutely essential

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

on one occasion

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

above and across; more than

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

the act of enrolling

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

move hurridly

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

of or relating to the sartorius muscle

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

a particular situation

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

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

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

plural of “sol” — a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

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

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

push forcefully

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

bound or secured closely

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

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

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He was not impeded by a superabundance of garments; a torn shirt flung open at the neck, a much frayed soft hat turned down all around the brim to keep the scorching sun from his eyes, and a light pair of much-worn khaki pants, held in position by a narrow belt, completed his sartorial glory.

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

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

From this reading He carried a water-bag in his hand, and his meagre commissariat outfit was tied up in a glazed cloth slung over his shoulder.

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

From this reading His sockless feet were thrust loosely into shoes that had, by their appearance, seen considerable service; he had chosen them because of their once heavy soles being ground down to comparative lightness.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

at the time that

From this reading The Shadow's Great Effort The grinding rush of the wheels in the sand had scarcely died away when the Shadow appeared ready for his journey.

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

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.

during the time that

From this reading He waited impatiently while Mackay drew out a rough sketch of the mines and their position, which was to give the Warden the necessary information for registration.