Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

at or in the front

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

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

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

the two together, not just one

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading "Careful!" warned Frank hastily.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

involving the joint activity of two or more

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

let fall to the ground

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

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

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

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

From this reading "Careful!" warned Frank hastily.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "Careful!" warned Frank hastily.

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

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

moving toward one

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

move hurridly

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

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

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

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

From this reading This was easily done, for the reason that not a single pane of glass remained in any sash.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

in the direction of

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

not seen or perceived

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

up to a particular time

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He may be looking ahead and see us!"

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "Careful!" warned Frank hastily.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What he said caused both the others to drop down to the floor and crawl forward until they could look out.

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

From this reading THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.

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 THE UNSEEN WATCHERS There was a concerted rush to the window situated on that side of the building toward which the oncoming rider seemed to be heading.