Chapter VII

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

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

surprising greatly

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

one or the other of two

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

hold firmly

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

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

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

only a very short time before

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

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

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

against your will

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

outside a building

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

by chance

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

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

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

disparaging terms for small people

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Frank had a sensation almost of panic, hardly knowing what had happened.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

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

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

not in physical motion

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.

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From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

under normal conditions

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

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

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

at the time that

From this reading This was proved when he made a vigorous bolt for the exit of the room, leading outdoors.

which person or people

From this reading Lanky, who was himself the culprit, appeared to grasp the situation and its undoubted disastrous consequences better than either of his companions.

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 IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE BLACK BOTTLE It is astonishing what a tremendous medley of sound usually follows the smashing of a window, especially in the dead of night, with everything around gripped in silence.

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

From this reading Paul, on his part, involuntarily ducked down, as if under the impression that the runt outside had hurled his spade through the window and would possibly follow it with other things still more dangerous.