Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

later than; following

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

murder; especially of socially prominent persons

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

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From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

deem to be

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

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From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

the act of departing

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

most important element

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

in motion

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

not any; not one

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

on one occasion

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

and nothing more

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

having great influence

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the property of being close together

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

not used up

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

except for; apart from

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

having a supporting base

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

a step in walking or running

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

with suspicion

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

in the direction of

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

two times

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On arriving under the Jumbe Rock, he halted--not with any intention of remaining there, but only to consider.

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

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

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

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

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

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

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

From this reading A somewhat long _detour_--which he had taken after leaving the hut--had brought him out on the main road behind both parties; and thus had he remained ignorant of their proximity, at the same time that he had himself escaped the observation both of the villains who intended to assassinate the Custos, and of the men who were pressing forward to save him.

during the time that

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

which person or people

From this reading The Coromantee, fancying himself the only player in that game of murder, had no idea that there were others interested in it as much as he; and although once or twice during the day he had seen men moving suspiciously behind him along the road, it had never occurred to him who they were--much less that they had been deputed to complete his own job, should the "spell" fail to prove sufficiently potent.

belonging to which person

From this reading He looked up towards the summit of the cliff, in whose dark shadow he was standing; and then, raising his eyes still higher, he gazed for a short while upon the sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still continuing his rapid stride, Chakra climbed the mountain slope, with the agility of one accustomed to the most difficult paths.