Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

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

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

prudent

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

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

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

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

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

only a very short time before

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

in a softened tone

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

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

From this reading I Robin drew a long breath as the door closed behind him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

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

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Of course, he had fought; it was his right and his duty; and he had not known the utter uselessness of it, in that guarded house.

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

From this reading It was his first experience of prison, and, for the present, he was more interested than subdued by it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

at the time that

From this reading * * * * * It seemed to him that a lifetime had passed since the early morning, up in the hills, when he had attempted to escape by the bedroom, and had been seized as he came out of the press.

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

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.

but in spite of that

From this reading Then he went forward to the table, and sat on it, swinging his feet, and looking carefully and curiously round the room, so far as the darkness would allow him; his eyes had had scarcely time yet to become accustomed to the change from the brilliant sunshine outside to the gloom of the prison.