Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

later than; following

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

completely unclothed

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

shining intensely

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

without doubt or question

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

past form of “disintegrate” — break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a young female

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

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

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

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 THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

not any; not one

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

arrange in a container

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

give an incentive for action

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

that is on a string

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

following in time or order

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

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

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading With a blazing torch she had run to the edge of the terrace, to light Sidney home, if, by any bare chance, he had escaped.

in the direction of

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

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

From this reading It was fears for Sidney, not for herself, that had finally possessed her fluttering heart as the muffled shot and subsequent cries floated uncertainly from down there in the darkness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

at the time that

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

which person or people

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading She was there, transfixed by apprehension, when at length, with cries like a pack of wolves, the Dyaks came racing towards the clearing.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading She knew that Grenville had no gun, and was, therefore, certain it was he who must have suffered a wound.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE GIRL BEHIND THE GUN Alone on the hill, and already strung to the highest tension of dread by Grenville's long absence, after what he had said of a prompt return, Elaine had been struck with alarm to the core of her being, as the various sounds came clearly up from the jungle about the disintegrated wreck.