Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

exhale hard

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

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

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

very attractive; capturing interest

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

moving swiftly

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

obtain

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

not any; not one

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

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

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

in the near future

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

strong and sharp

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

cause to become

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

move over something with pressure

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

move hurridly

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

cut with a saw

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Something must be done instantly in order to prevent this threatening catastrophe.

propel through the air

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

very small

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

remove a bar from (a door)

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.

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

From this reading But already that tiny blaze on the open hearth was increasing, and would presently gain such headway as to threaten the utter destruction of the precious papers that they had come so far and braved all sorts of dangers to get.

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

From this reading FETCHING IN THEIR MAN There was now no further need for caution.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Jack, always quick to act, with one smashing blow sent the entire window sash flying into the room.

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

From this reading Jack saw the man inside stagger to his feet, drop his gun and throw both hands up to his face--he was starting to rub his eyes as though they had already commenced to feel the terrible effect of the pungent acid that would start the tears flowing in streams and render him temporarily blind before he could exercise his brain sufficiently to unbar the door and rush outside.