Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

a youthful male person

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading His revenge was complete!

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

an opposing military force

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He had returned good for evil.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had returned good for evil.

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

From this reading He had returned good for evil.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading He had bowed his head to the dictates of an enlightened conscience.

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

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

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

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading His revenge was complete!

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

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

From this reading His revenge was complete!

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

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had returned to his enemy the boy of whom he had become so fond that he felt as though Tony really were his own son.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seated calmly in the stern of his canoe, Petawanaquat observed the scene with a look of profound gravity.