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Chapter IV
A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle. "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears. "And I?" "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe. During that time, I shall rest."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “During that time, I shall rest."”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “During that time, I shall rest."”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “During that time, I shall rest."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time, I shall rest."
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
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From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
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From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During that time, I shall rest."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time, I shall rest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During that time, I shall rest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall take a holiday to-day," said Shears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
but in spite of that
From this reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS However impervious to outside influences a man's character may be--and Shears is one of those men upon whom ill-luck takes hardly any hold--there are yet circumstances in which the most undaunted feel the need to collect their forces before again facing the chances of a battle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You, Wilson, must go and buy clothes and shirts and things to replenish our wardrobe.
