Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

in the past

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

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

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

being joined in close association

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

confined by bonds

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

placed in a grave

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

a social unit living together

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

excessive intolerance of opposing views

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

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From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

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

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

come to pass

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

immediately past

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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 NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading Leaving out of account altogether the latter's religious fanaticism, he had been deeply and sincerely attached to the family of Le Fenu, and now he was playing the part of the avenging genius.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

one who lives through affliction

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

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

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

a special situation

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NEMESIS For a long space of time Fenwick stood there, his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All the way through, he had never been able to disguise from himself the feeling that, sooner or later, this dread thing must happen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

a late time of life

From this reading Years ago he had taken his life in his hands in exploring the recesses of the Four Finger Mine; he had more or less known what he had to expect, for the mine had been a sacred thing, almost a part of the religion of the diminishing tribe which had imparted the secret to Le Fenu, and any intruder was bound to suffer.

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

From this reading So far as Fenwick knew, the last survivor of this tribe was Felix Zary.