Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

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

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

someone who attacks

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a person who holds no title

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

someone who acts as if possessed by a demon

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

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

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

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

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

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

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading PEER AND COMMONER The lights flashed out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing

From this reading For as he lay sprawled on the floor the thrusts of that demoniac head continued and now, instead of frightening, angered him.

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

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading For there was something familiar in the action of his assailant.

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

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled:

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

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

From this reading The ghostly wrappings fell from the figures which had been halted by the sudden apparition that had selected poor John Gilpin as its victim, though, in knocking him down it had knocked common sense back into his head.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Recovering his breath, he sat up and seized the horns that were prodding his Sunday suit, and yelled: