Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

of or relating to or characteristic of Bosnia-Herzegovina or the people of Bosnia

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Herr Linke commanded the situation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading But Herr Linke commanded the situation.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

a very sleepy state

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

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From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

the organ of sight

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading But Herr Linke commanded the situation.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

set afire or burning

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

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

From this reading But Herr Linke commanded the situation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

and nothing more

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

be seated

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading But Herr Linke commanded the situation.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

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

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

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

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

difficult to solve or alleviate

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was at this time that an uncontrollable drowsiness fell upon Renwick.

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From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

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

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

in or at the place that

From this reading Toward midnight they reached Vinkovcze, where they had supper, and resumed their leisurely journey with a new supply of petrol, which only seemed to increase the trouble in the carburetor.

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

From this reading He had taken care not to return the Englishman's weapon, and there was nothing for Renwick to do but sit in silence by the side of the melancholy Colossus, and pray for an opportunity which never came, for Linke had a watchful eye and sat in the tonneau of the machine.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LIGHTED WINDOWS The night journey of Mr. Renwick to the Bosnian border with the man in black was one long chapter of accidents and delays.