1854
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
7th
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
ChipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
chunknounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
without stop or interruption
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
DEATH'SnounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
Denis
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
driving-pick
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From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
Jewson
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
and nothing more
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
the act of departing
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
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 DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
an amount of time
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
pillowed
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From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
precisely, exactly
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
right-angle
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From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
slaved
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
slaving
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From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Presently a downward stroke, with more power behind it the lower one got; and in the end an advance from top to bottom of as many inches as the introductory crevice had been deep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Then a spell of harder and less cautious hitting, an interval of falling chunk and showering gravel, a period of irritation to throat and eyes.
up to a particular time
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It meant lying prone in the earth by the hour together, an elbow pillowed in the morning's debris, the body aching in every inch.
the upper part of anything
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
at the time that
From this reading So slaved Denis in his drive; so was he slaving when Jewson just heard him from above, on the 7th of February, 1854.
wherein
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From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEATH'S DOOR Chip, chip, chip, rang the driving-pick along the top of the drive, as it pricked its way from left to right, leaving a chain of holes in the rude right-angle under the arch; and chip, chip, back the other way, between the holes, till they united in one curved crevice, wherein the fingers could be passed from wall to wall, and the continued stability of the roof felt with the knuckles.
