Chapter XI

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

consider or hold as true

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

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

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

carefully weighed

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

power to direct or determine

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

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From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

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

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

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

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

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

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

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From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

the act of departing politely

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He might hate Dakota, but his fear of him would prevent his taking any action which might expose his own life to risk.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

having three sides

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

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

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading On the other hand, jealousy urged him to accept any risk; it kept telling him over and over that he was a fool to allow Dakota to live.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

at the time that

From this reading There was, for example, his fear of Dakota, which must be taken into account when he meditated any action prompted by his jealousy, and his fear of Dakota was a check on his desires, a damper which must control the heat of his emotions.

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

From this reading A PARTING AND A VISIT The problem which filled Duncan's mind as he sat on the edge of the slope overlooking the river was a three-sided one.

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

From this reading To reach a conclusion the emotions of fear, hatred, and jealousy would have to be considered in the light of their relative importance.