Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

later than; following

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

possessing life

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

aroused to action

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

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

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

a small house with a single story

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

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

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

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

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

having lost your job

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

easy to reach

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

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

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

and nothing more

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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 Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

immediately past

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

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 THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

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 THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

propose a toast to

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

have in common

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them he knew had rolled off the slightly sloping roof after accomplishing their duty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

plural of “thump” — a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

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

From this reading If the little rock pile held out and there were enough ammunition belts for the machine-gun handy, the chances were that the roof of the bungalow would assume the nature of a sieve and leak when the next heavy rain storm set in.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

at the time that

From this reading THE COME-BACK It was more or less fun for Perk to keep up that bombardment as long as he had any ammunition left--the heavy thumps on the roof continued to follow each other, like blasts in a quarry or an admiral's salute when the "old man" took a notion to come aboard.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Perk was fully aroused now, and awake to his part of the bombardment--his mind began to figure just what other means lay within his reach to continue engaging the attention of the rat in the trap after the last rock had been fired.

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

From this reading So, too, would each concussion be followed by a spurt of gunfire from behind the closed door of the shack showing that Oswald was alive to the situation and must be enjoying his share in the strange engagement quite as much as the fun-loving Perk did his part.