Chapter XXII · The Lone Struggle ★

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

(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 All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

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

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

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

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

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From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

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

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

and nothing more

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

above and across; more than

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The scarlet flashes marked the night and the sharp reports from the guns rang back and forth between the high-walled street.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

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

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

travel slowly

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

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

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

in the direction of

From this reading Bob counted three guns in action, all directed toward a darker mass near the far end of the street.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

having passed out of existence

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

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

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

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

From this reading From the vicinity of the stalled taxi cab guns were barking steadily now and Bob paused.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All thoughts of escaping in the car vanished from Bob’s mind on the echoes of the shot, which meant that his uncle had been discovered, that he was a target for gunfire from the guns of their pursuers.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young federal agent swung about in his tracks and started back down the street, stumbling over the piles of debris as he raced forward, forgetful now of any danger to himself and thinking only of his chance to help his uncle protect the precious paper which was in his possession.