Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

(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 "Are we all bewitched?" exclaimed Etienne.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading "Are we all bewitched?" exclaimed Etienne.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

captured, as if under a spell

From this reading "Are we all bewitched?" exclaimed Etienne.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Are we all bewitched?" exclaimed Etienne.

obtain through intimidation

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

staying power

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

a particular point in time

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

in a piteous manner

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

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

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

take hold of; grab

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

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

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

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

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading "It is one of the rascals carrying a torch.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

not known

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

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

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

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

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.

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

From this reading Let loose the dogs; if they but seize him, we can extort the whole truth; then we shall know what to do."

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reader will remember that we left Etienne of Aescendune cum Malville and his band in a most critical moment--lost in a wilderness full of enemies of unknown number and uncertain position; but with a gleam of comfort in the shape of a light which had arisen out of the gloom before them.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Ralph immediately slipped the older and fiercer hound, and tried to set him on the destined prey; but to his astonishment the beast bounded forward but a few yards, then returned with its tail between its legs and whined piteously.