used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
move towards
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
boatswain's
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From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
Chinamen
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From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
dischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
footfalls
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From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
set up or found
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
obtain
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
and nothing more
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
not any; not one
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
O'Neil
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From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
others
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From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
PHIL
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From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
Phil's
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From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
compacted by ironing
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
reënforcements
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From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
stone-paved
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From this reading Calling loudly for the others to follow, the boatswain’s mate ran hurriedly forward across the stone-paved court.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Reaching the entrance to the alley, the sharp discharges of rifles from the other end caused him to stop abruptly, but before he could gain a place of safety, a stinging pain in his shoulder made him cry out sharply.
possessing sweep
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He heard Phil’s cry of disappointment as he found himself on the edge of a smaller courtyard, and was just in time to discover a fleeing band of Chinamen disappearing through a narrow alley at the far end.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then his anger overcame his training in discretion and with his men beside him, while the heavy footfalls of the midshipmen advancing on a run across the courtyard told him of the approach of reënforcements, he boldly raced between the bordering walls of brick and mortar now swept by the enemy’s bullets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PHIL EXPLAINS O’Neil, with his characteristic energy, wasted no time upon the cell, which he had made up his mind long since would be found empty, but with three or four sailors at his back had pressed forward to the end of the narrow corridor.
