Chapter XXV

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading We must overpower him at once if he tries to attack us.”

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

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

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

From this reading Had he overheard their plot?

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From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading Had he overheard their plot?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading We must overpower him at once if he tries to attack us.”

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

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

plural of “machinist” — a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

on one occasion

From this reading We must overpower him at once if he tries to attack us.”

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Had he overheard their plot?

overcome by superior force

From this reading We must overpower him at once if he tries to attack us.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Had he overheard their plot?

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Jerry gave a quick glance at his allies--the machinists.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

except for; apart from

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We must overpower him at once if he tries to attack us.”

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

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He seemed to be saying: “If he has heard us we must act now.

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

From this reading IN CHAINS The conspirators--they were really that, though it was a conspiracy to save their own lives--the conspirators, then, started half-guiltily as they beheld the form of the insane commander.