Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

anew

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

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

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

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

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

prevent from speaking out

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What's happened?"

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

with respect to private feelings

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

any competition

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

a member of a senate

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading INTO THE DEPTHS "Good Lord, Race!

bound or secured closely

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

up to a particular time

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Toward morning, his confinement had become positive agony, and he had inwardly raved at Wade, the gag in his mouth making audible expression impossible, until he was black in the face.

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

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading What's happened?"

at the time that

From this reading Senator Rexhill, on the next morning, surprised that Moran did not show up at the hotel, had gone in search of him, and was dumbfounded when he entered the office.

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

From this reading Moran, in his desperate efforts to free himself, had upset the chair into which he was tied, and being unable to right it again, had passed most of the night in a position of extreme discomfort.