Chapter II

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

(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 When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

a line of approach

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

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From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

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

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

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

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

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From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

possessive form of “jakes” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

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

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

indistinct enunciation

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

not any; not one

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

move hurridly

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Kitty alone came forward, and said, "Jake, for God's sake, help Hansgeorge!"

marked by absence of sound

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

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

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

having come into contact

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

in the direction of

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The latter opened his eyes and turned his head toward the speaker, and when Jake stood before him, mumbling as he touched his hand, the blood ceased running.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

at the time that

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

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

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

which person or people

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.

the art of sorcery

From this reading This time, however, it was not Jake's witchcraft which produced the result, but another kind of magic.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Hansgeorge no sooner heard Kitty's words than he felt all the blood rush to his heart, and of course the hemorrhage ceased.

people who are wounded

From this reading When Old Jake came into the room, all were suddenly silent, and stepped back, so as to form a sort of avenue, through which he walked toward the wounded man, who was lying on the bench behind the table.