Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

one or the other of two

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

a small worthless amount

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

not any; not one

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

go across or through

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

at the same instant

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

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

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

a shaky motion

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading For a few moments, I believe, no one but ourselves understood what had happened to Ala.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

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

From this reading The report of the pistol produced upon the natives the effect that was to have been expected.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

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

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

during the time that

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading What occurred among the waiting crowd on the tower I do not precisely know, but a wind of fear seemed to pass through the air--a weird, heart-quaking _shadow of sound_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ingra sprang backward with a cry like that of a startled beast, and many upon the deck fell prostrate, either through terror or the effect of collision with one another in their wild flight.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE The shock of this terrible accident, the full import of which must have flashed simultaneously through the mind of every one of us, drove the blood from Edmund's face, while Jack staggered, uttering a pitiful moan, Henry collapsed, and I stood trembling in every limb.