Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

of legislation

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

any thing at all

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

in an artful manner

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

characteristic of a clan especially in being unified

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

negotiation between nations

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

an opposing military force

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

inflected form of “forswear” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

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

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

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From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

a message received and understood

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

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 He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

the force of workers available

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

not any; not one

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

and nothing more

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

try to get or reach

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

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

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

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

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He had never had much to do with these people, and if they knew anything of his true nature, it was only by hearsay.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He decided that the mountaineers, a strong, clannish nation, should be honoured by his patronage and used like tools, to his purpose.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

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

From this reading THE DIPLOMACY OF BRIGHT ROBE Bright Robe was well aware that, until his power should be as great as his rival’s, or the quest of the red feathers should be forgotten, he must practise every precaution to avoid attracting that magician’s attention afresh, must move artfully, and play a part in life for which, by nature, he was but ill-suited.

which person or people

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

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From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He knew that his enemy would seek him everywhere; so he sat down in the woods, at the edge of the village of mountaineers, and devoted several hours to thought.

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

From this reading His old, arrogant tactics must be forsworn, or at least amended, for with Wise-as-a-she-wolf on his trail he must needs have a following of loyal men who would give no information concerning him.