Chapter III

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a youthful male person

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

lively and spirited

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

someone who is a detective

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “Help!

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading LEAVING HIS HOME.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LEAVING HIS HOME.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the act of departing

From this reading LEAVING HIS HOME.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

not in physical motion

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

above and across; more than

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

by chance

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

having a supporting base

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

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

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Murder!” she screamed loudly, dashing open the window and making the air ring with her shill cry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At that moment Mrs. Maslin appeared in the doorway and, perceiving her husband stretched motionless on the floor with the blood streaming down his face and Dick Armstrong standing over him in an attitude of defence with his fists half clenched--for the mishap which had overtaken Silas Maslin had been so sudden that he stood quite stupefied with surprise--she conceived the idea that the boy had struck down her lord and master, perhaps killed him.