Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

anew

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

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

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

plural of “animosity” — a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

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

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

comparative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

fearless and daring

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

in an engaging manner

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

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From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

past form of “flare” — burn brightly

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903)

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

past form of “gutter” — burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

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

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

plural of “highlight” — the most interesting or memorable part

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

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

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

lacking humor

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

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

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

and nothing more

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

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From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

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From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

not any; not one

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

a large number or amount

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

-ing form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading Courts sat and charged panels, with a fine ironic mask of solemnity.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

that is looked for

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

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From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

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

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Luke Towers, the father of Kinnard, had been one of those fierce and humorless old feudists of primal animosities and exploits as engagingly bold as the feats of moss-trooping barons.

(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

up to a particular time

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

precisely as stated

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The "Stacy-Towers" war had broken into eruption in his day.

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

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No man remembered to just what origin it was traceable--but it had, from its forgotten cause, flared, guttered, smoldered and flared again until its toll of lives had reached a scattering summary enumerated in scores and its record had included some sanguinary highlights of pitched battle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The state government had sought to regulate its bloodier phases with the impressive lesson of troops and Gatling guns, but that had been very much like scourging tempestuous seas with rods.