used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
HuguenotnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːt/
a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading So it was with the Huguenot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
staying power
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
napenoun
the back side of the neck
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
on one occasion
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was with the Huguenot.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
carry out
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
a special situation
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
Tignonville
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From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He has small stomach for surprises, and is in haste to set as great a distance as possible between the ugly thing and himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shot suddenly into the full publicity of the street, he knew that at any instant danger might take him by the nape; and he was on his legs and glancing up and down before the clatter of his fall had travelled the length of three houses.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
at the time that
From this reading But when a man has once turned his back on death he is apt to fancy it at his shoulder.
in or at the place that
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was with the Huguenot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. de Tignonville was shaken by the fall, and in the usual course of things he would have lain where he was, and groaned.
