Chapter XXIV · The Beginning of the End

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

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

later than; following

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

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

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

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

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

the act of subjecting to strong attack

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

deem to be

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

imprisonment (especially for a long time)

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

divisible by two

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

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

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

of the present time and place

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

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

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

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 No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

not any; not one

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

in a philosophic manner

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

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From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

unpleasantly loud and harsh

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

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

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

except for; apart from

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

express in words

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

morally reprehensible

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

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

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had been trapped sure enough, and he did not see any way out of the trap.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

in or at the place that

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

which person or people

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading A weaker man might have raged aimlessly, and have wasted his strength in battering at the closed door; but Lord Prelice was too wise to kick against the pricks.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Until the hue and cry was raised the owner of the boat would say nothing, so it was absolutely certain that Prelice would have to remain in durance vile, without hope of immediate rescue.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading After a strong word or two, Prelice sat down philosophically to consider his position.

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

From this reading No one knew where he was save the boatman who had brought him, and even as this thought came into his mind he heard the raucous voice of Brisson telling the man that his passenger would remain on board; more than this, Brisson paid the waterman, and sent him away.