Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

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

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

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

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

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From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

producing no result or effect

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

brought together in one place

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

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From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

the act of departing

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

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

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

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

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

a quantity that is added

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

any competition

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

move hurridly

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

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

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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

From this reading He could hear the gibbering of the mob gradually getting louder and louder as the crowd gathered up fresh recruits and surged along in pursuit of him.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading THE ESCAPE The moment George realized he had been discovered, the spirit of "do or die" entered into his soul, and he flew along at the utmost speed at his command.

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

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

in or at the place that

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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

From this reading He had got a short start of them which he meant to keep, and, if possible, increase.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

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

From this reading He did not even check his hope that the race would end in his favour; he did not pause to wonder where he was going, or how he would elude his pursuers.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The distant burr increased to yells and shouts, and the clatter of fire-arms became so loud that George began to fear that his attempt at escape was quite futile.