Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

react verbally

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you hear?

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

involving financial matters

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

the act of grasping

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

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From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Do you hear?

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

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

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

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From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

plural of “june” — the month following May and preceding July

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

conformity or harmony

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

make loose or looser

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

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

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

the force of workers available

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

only a very short time before

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Here loosen him a bit!" said Dick, grasping the big man by the shoulder.

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From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

not in physical motion

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

marked by a ready flow of speech

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

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

From this reading And still Grosman knelt upon his slighter opponent, and still he gasped curses and questions; keeping so tight a grip upon Junes' throat that his eyes were starting from his head and he could scarce breathe, much less answer.

at the time that

From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole camp had now clustered round the fallen men, the professor grotesque in his thickly lathered face, Dick intensely interested and enjoying this fall-out among thieves, the experts and financial men voluble and uneasy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you hear?

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From this reading You'll choke the man and how the blazes can he answer you when you hold him like that?