Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

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

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

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

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

for the reason that

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

a state at a particular time

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

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

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

temporary military shelter

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

immediately past

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

engage in

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

not any; not one

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

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From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

delivered from danger

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

carry out

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

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

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

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

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

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

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

male cat

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

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

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Harry and John had both learned during the snatches of conversation that they were able to take advantage of, that Ralph and Tom were companions on the ill-fated _Investigator_, when she went down.

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

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

at the time that

From this reading And now, when they were at last quiet for the first time since the release of the boys from their loathsome captivity, all were eager to hear their history.

which person or people

From this reading They were not remembered at the hut, and neither of the boys recalled the others, because the emaciated condition of the two was such as to make recognition impossible, and Ralph and Tom were too much excited to know or care who had delivered them, but they recognized the Professor before it dawned on them that the two boys were their former companions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The heavens were filled with stars, but there was no moon, and this afforded a cover for both parties.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE TALE OF THE RESCUED BOYS Night set in without a sign of attack.