Chapter XIII

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

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

(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 Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

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

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

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

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

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

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

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

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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 Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

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From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE NAME ON THE REGISTER.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE NAME ON THE REGISTER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

material used to pave an area

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

with speed

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading THE NAME ON THE REGISTER.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

a strong line

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Not far, however, for he released the rope and shot out his arms.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

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

From this reading THE NAME ON THE REGISTER.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

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

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Merriwell knew all his peril at the instant when he swung from the sill of his own window, but it was too late for him to keep himself from being carried out by the rope.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.

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

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

at the time that

From this reading He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

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 He had swung across so that he was opposite the open window when the rope was cut.

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

From this reading In a twinkling, his one thought was to reach the other window quickly, knowing he would be dashed to death on the paving below if he did not.