Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

in the past

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

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

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

any thing at all

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

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

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

as from opposite ends of a diameter

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

come together

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

divisible by two

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

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

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

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From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

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From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

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

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

with indefatigable energy

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

-ing form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

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From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

engage in

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

with respect to the outside

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

by chance

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

with regard to psychology

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

and nothing more

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

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

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

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

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

not known

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

look attentively

From this reading He had never relaxed his efforts in the strict watch he kept over them, and he had unceasingly impressed upon them, the vital importance of obeying, to the very letter, the instructions they had received from the Unknown.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE STAGE OF HAUNTINGS Much to the relief of the trio, the end of stage three was at length reached--and, thanks to Hamar, reached without further mishap.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The part he had thus taken upon himself, the difficulties he had to encounter in this unceasing vigilance, had produced a new Hamar--a Hamar that was a personality; a personality so utterly unlike the old Hamar--the meek and servile clerk--as to make one wonder if there could possibly be two Hamars--outwardly and physically the same--inwardly and psychologically diametrically opposed.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading To keep Curtis and Kelson up to the mark, Hamar had worked indefatigably.

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

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year ago, Curtis and Kelson would have ridiculed the idea of being afraid of Hamar--such an idea would have struck them as simply absurd; but they were afraid of him now, they dreaded his anger more than anything, more even than the prospect of infringing their compact with the Unknown.