Chapter VIII

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

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Kenneth was the first to move.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Glued with the frost, they refused to open.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading Glued with the frost, they refused to open.

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

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

past form of “hinge” — attach with a hinge

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

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From this reading Kenneth was the first to move.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Kenneth was the first to move.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Glued with the frost, they refused to open.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Glued with the frost, they refused to open.

recurring again and again

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

an event that repeats

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

not in physical motion

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He jumped to the companionway, and pushed at the hinged doors leading on deck, but they did not move.

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

From this reading Kenneth was the first to move.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.

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

From this reading The wind still shrieked; all the pandemonium of sound continued, but the queer sound was not repeated, neither was the unusual jar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Glued with the frost, they refused to open.

showing curiosity

From this reading AN ICY STORM OFF “SUNNY” BATON ROUGE On the alert but motionless, the four boys waited for a repetition of the strange noise, wondering what it meant.