Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

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

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE hot days dragged on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE hot days dragged on.

in or to another place

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

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 THE hot days dragged on.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

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

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE hot days dragged on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

above and across; more than

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

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From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

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

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

a state of social isolation

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

believed likely

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading THE hot days dragged on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their meals were brought to them from the hotel.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

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

From this reading Dan and his father moved down to the shops.

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

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was not that Dan suspected the men of any sinister intentions, but he felt it was just as well that they should understand the utter futility of any lawlessness, and, besides, his father was much happier in the solitude of the empty shops than he could have been elsewhere in Antioch.

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

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.

in or at the place that

From this reading Two cots were placed in the pattern-room, where they slept, and where Roger Oakley spent most of his time reading his Bible or in brooding over the situation.