Chapter XV · Macdonald Turns Back

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

(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 Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

a state at a particular time

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

divisible by two

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

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

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

of the present time and place

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

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

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

not any; not one

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

on one occasion

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

almost; nearly

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

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

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

not in physical motion

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

very great or intense

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

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

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

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

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

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

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It may be that the best plan would be not to pursue Lupo but to set off at once to try and find Thorwaldsson.

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

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

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

From this reading Frank still lay as if in a stupor; Jack looked and confessed to being shaky; even Bob was tired from the strain of the terrific fight through which he had gone, coming upon the top of many hours of exhausting travel.

in a wise manner

From this reading “Altogether,” said Mr. Hampton, summing up, “we are in no fit condition to set out in immediate pursuit of Lupo and the remainder of his men, nor even to decide wisely as to what to do.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

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

From this reading As for the rest, they had done practically three days’ work with little or no rest in the short interval between.

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

From this reading Taking everything into consideration, Mr. Hampton decided that before any further steps were taken, the wisest plan would be for all to get a good rest.