Chapter XXII

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

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

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

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

without liveliness

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Let me have that to remember."

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me have that to remember."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

engage in

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let me have that to remember."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Let me have that to remember."

express in words

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

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

From this reading It spoke much for the lessons the two had learned that neither offered plans of rebellion or suggested escaping through the loophole of a trick.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dully, the Ugly One spoke to Alrek Sword-Bearer, where he stood as though turned to stone.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading IN WHICH ALREK SWORD-BEARER FACES DEATH Brand lay on the ground, shaking with great sobs; and Gard squatted, half sitting, half kneeling, his huge hand crushing to powder the shells he had picked up without knowing what he did.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Alrek, say that the lie did not make it any worse for you.