Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

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

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

get the meaning of something

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

being or placed in the center

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

with great urgency

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

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

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

take exception to

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

in an effectual manner

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

moving swiftly

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

set up or found

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

the audience at a stadium or racetrack

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

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

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

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

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

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

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

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From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

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

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

move hurridly

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

the quality of being significant

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

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

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

be standing; be upright

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

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

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

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

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But the shout of Baseball Joe and the rush of Jim through the aisle of the stand had brought them to their feet, and some of them started in pursuit or tried to stop the flying figure of the fugitive.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

precisely as stated

From this reading But this very desire of so many to apprehend him helped in his escape.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The people in the grandstand had not fully grasped the significance of the cowardly attack, as the attention of most of them was centered upon the dispute at first base.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He pushed his way through desperately, using his arms and hands to clear a passage, but by the time he arrived at the outer edge, the man had disappeared.

which person or people

From this reading Men crowded in the aisle, and Jim, who could otherwise have captured him, found himself in the midst of a throng that effectually hindered his progress.