Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

later than; following

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

any thing at all

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a line of approach

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

by good fortune

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

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

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

the act of departing

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

made difficult or slow

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

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 The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

changing location rapidly

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

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

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

act as a stimulant

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

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

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading He stayed not on the order of his going, but pushing back the heavy bolt--fortunately his egress was not barred by a locked door--he tore open the gate and sprang to the sidewalk.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

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

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

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

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

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

From this reading If anything were needed to stimulate the fugitive's footsteps, it was the sound of that voice.

which person or people

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The street he traversed like many thoroughfares of its kind was comparatively deserted most of the time; nobody impeded his progress, though one or two people gazed after him from their windows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then without stopping, he ran on, away from the fashionable avenue.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS As Mr. Heatherbloom prepared to issue from his neighbor's gate opening on the side street, the feminine voice of one of the servants in the rear of the corner house called out in alarm at sight of the strange figure speeding across their metropolitan imitation of a back yard.