Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

anew

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

quick to understand

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

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

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

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From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

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

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

not any; not one

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

on one occasion

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

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From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

with respect to the outside

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

having accumulated rust

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

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

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

a special situation

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

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

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

someone who tracks down game

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

up to a particular time

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Once again Ross sat waiting for others to decide his future.

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

From this reading He was as outwardly composed as he had been in Judge Rawle's chambers, but inwardly he was far more apprehensive.

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

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Out in the wilderness of the polar night he had had no chance for escape.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Kurt's boasted immunity to that tracker had not been as good as he had believed, though it had won them a start.

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

From this reading Heading away from Kurt's rendezvous, Ross had run straight into the search party from the base, had seen in action that mechanical hound that Kurt had said they would put on the fugitives' trail--the thing which would have gone on hunting them until its metal rusted into powder.