Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

later than; following

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

cause to be bored

From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

in a courageous manner

From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

twice as great or many

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

moving swiftly

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

challenge the honesty or veracity of

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

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From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

immediately past

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

get rid of

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

term of address for a man

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

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From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

express in words

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading "I haven't, sir; I haven't indeed!" cried the boy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

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

From this reading Nothing was got out of him, however; and, getting between the boys and the door of the shed, Slegge tortured one after the other, but could not find a traitor to impeach the rest.

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

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

during the time that

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

which person or people

From this reading "Then tell me who has?" cried Slegge; and, seizing the boy's fingers, he held his hand, palm downwards, on the top of the locker, and then began to torture him by sawing the knuckles of his own doubled fist across the back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And at last, in a fit of rage, he stepped back and with a furious kick sent the lid of the locker flying upwards; while, tearful though some of the eyes of the lookers-on were, they were full of a strange kind of exultation as they glanced at one another and waited for the _denouement_ that was to come.

past form of “yelp” — bark in a high-pitched tone

From this reading The boy squealed and yelped, but bore the inquisition-like torture bravely enough.