Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

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

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

shining intensely

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

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

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

fall or come down violently

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

informal intensifiers

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

a large number or amount

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

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

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

moving swiftly

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

a young female

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

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

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

provoking horror

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

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

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

and nothing more

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

the sound of laughing

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

not any; not one

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

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

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

any competition

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

make short successive sounds

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

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

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

make square

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

having a supporting base

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.

like the short high ringing sound of a small bell

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

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

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

a heavy rain

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

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

From this reading "Go on, Khaki! go on!--two to one on the fat girl; two to one--I lay the fie-ald."

directed up

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

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

From this reading A group of soldiers standing in the archway shouted laughter and encouragement, pretending they were watching a race, urging on the runners.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading They choked off suddenly, and for some seconds there were no sounds but those of falling fragments, jarring and hailing on the cobble-stones, of broken glass crashing and tinkling from dozens of windows round the square.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their cries and clapping shut off, and they disappeared like diving ducks as the shell roared down, struck with a horrible crash one of the buildings in a side-street just off the square, burst it open, and flung upward and outward a flash of blinding light, a spurt of smoke, a torrent of flying bricks and broken stones.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Through the rattle and clatter of falling masonry and flying rubbish there came, piercing and shrill, the sound of a woman's screams.