Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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 "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

an encircling or ringlike structure

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

a badge worn to show official position

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

in the near future

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

slang for sexual intercourse

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

carry out

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

a just detectable amount

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

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

From this reading Presently he felt better and began to take stock of the two other intruders.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

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

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

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

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.

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

From this reading So far as he could see, they were mere villagers surprised by the storm.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading "_Ai-ya_," he exclaimed, purposely pretending to shiver from the cold and wet, and screwing up his ugly intelligent face as he studied them.

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

From this reading He looked keenly to see some trace of the red girdle, or any of the dread insignia which had brought convulsions to the land--but there was nothing more menacing in each man's belt than a sickle.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Though he was as bedraggled and as tired as if he had been ducked in a stream, his wits did not desert him, nor was his caution relaxed.