Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

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

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

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

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for a gun they have a proper respect.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

an occurrence of something

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

deem to be

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

the act of constructing something

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

start firing a weapon

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading But for a gun they have a proper respect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But for a gun they have a proper respect.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

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From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

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

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

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

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

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

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

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

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But for a gun they have a proper respect.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But for a gun they have a proper respect.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

cut with a saw

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

not often

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

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

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

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

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

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

From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

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From this reading IGNACE KOPPOWSKI APPEARS The rifle fire, disturbing to Torrance, created a panic in the camp below.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, they seldom resorted to firearms, for the Pole, and the Russian, and the Hungarian, and the Italian and their kind on construction consider the knife more suited to their particular case, as being safer and more satisfying.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

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

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

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

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

during the time that

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

which person or people

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Men who used weapons on each other with the worst intent were the first to appreciate their menace.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.

but in spite of that

From this reading Some of the groups of gamblers on the river bottom saw the raft while yet Torrance was wrapped in the evening picture, watching at first with the stupidity of their class, then with equally characteristic suspicion.