Chapter VII

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

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

expected hopefully

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

for a short time

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

exhale hard

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

being joined in close association

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

assemble or get together

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

intense and profound fear

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

a boy or man

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

by chance

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

subject to death

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

not in physical motion

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

not any; not one

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

except for; apart from

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For the first time since I had known the lad was he awed into silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

having passed out of existence

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

precisely as stated

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He could not have failed to understand, as did I, very much of what had happened, and realized fully the danger which menaced us.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the first time since the terrible blow had come upon me, I understood that it behooved young Chris and me to be doing whatsoever we might to insure our safety.

at the time that

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading For awhile my mind was in such a whirl that I was not capable of connected thought, and then, as the moments went by, each bringing nearer to us that peril which I believed, and almost was the same as certain, awaited us outside our hiding place, I began to gather my wits.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.

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

From this reading IN MORTAL FEAR The horror which came upon me when I learned that our comrades and the prisoner had disappeared, and realized that they could not have vanished save through some work of the lobster-backs, was so overpowering that during three or four minutes maybe--I had no knowledge of the passing of the time--I remained silent and motionless, my hand on young Chris’s shoulder as if depending upon him in some way for support.