Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

later than; following

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

anew

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

(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 One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

eagerly desirous

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

a youthful male person

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

with great urgency

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

set up or found

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

a quick look

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

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

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

to make better

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

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 THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

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 One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

above and across; more than

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

a human being

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

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From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

in the near future

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

express in words

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

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

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

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

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

a message informing of danger

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

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

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

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

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?

at the time that

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

a Caucasian

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

which person or people

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading That he had lost Oscar’s rifle was to Hugh the bitterest and most irretrievable mishap of the whole day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they set out again next day, Oscar gave his directions without any added warning that this time Hugh had better not improve upon them with additions of his own.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading THE PROMISED LAND There was not a great deal said, that night, about Hugh’s first experiment as a woodsman, for Oscar seemed to be the sort of person who knew when it was kinder not to ask questions.

the words that are spoken

From this reading One look at his white, anxious face when he came home long after dark, one glimpse of his smile of delight and relief when he found that Hugh had returned safely after all, these caused the boy enough remorse without the wasting of any words.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He might tell himself over and over that he would replace it when he went back to Rudolm, but how soon would that be and how desperately might not the weapon be needed before that time?