Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

anew

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

official routes of communication

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

one or the other of two

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

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

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

of green tinged with grey

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

cause to stop

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

plural of “longshoreman” — a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

and nothing more

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

and nothing more

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

having the characteristics of pitch or tar

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

being in a tense state

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

not in physical motion

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

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From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading The strike of the longshoremen was still in progress and the Embarcadero as good as deserted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Armed guards paraded before the entrance to the docks and only occasional idlers sunned themselves and viewed the silent and furtive loading of restive craft straining at their moorings.

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

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

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

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

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

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

at the time that

From this reading He was sitting on a pile of lumber when, an hour later, his thoughts began to run in rational channels again.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

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

From this reading Before him lay a patch of gray-green bay, flanked on either side by wharves upon which two black-hulled lumber schooners were disgorging their resinous cargo.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He began to wonder dimly whether he had left Storch dead or merely stunned, and, granting either alternative, how definitely this circumstance would halt the plot against Hilmer's life.