Chapter XXV

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

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

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

plural of “collect” — a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

tending to express your feelings freely

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

possessive form of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

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

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

temporary military shelter

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

not often

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.

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

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

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

From this reading It was a moment when every evil thought and feeling was drawn into a cruel longing for harm--harm calculated to be of the most merciless description.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

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

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Neither of the companions who had joined him in the pursuit of the man they had discovered lurking down at the river had any real understanding of what lay in the back of the gambler's mind.

at the time that

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

which person or people

From this reading It was the rage of a man who coldly, calmly collects every faculty of brain and body into one great concentration for harm to its object.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading WILD BILL FIRES A BOMB When Wild Bill returned to his hut later on in the afternoon he was consumed by a cold, hard rage, such as comes but rarely in the life of any man.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There was no demonstrativeness: he had no words to give it expression.