Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

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From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

(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 "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

the past participle of “be”

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at or to a lower level than something

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "All the soldiers have been called out.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

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put on clothes

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a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "All the soldiers have been called out.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

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any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

sing with closed lips

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

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

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used to say something is possible but not certain

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From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

a large indefinite number

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

belonging to the person speaking

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used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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the middle of the day

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

with speed

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organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

express in words

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "All the soldiers have been called out.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

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plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

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From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

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

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

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

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

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

From this reading "Heaven save us all!" he cried, in a state of genuine alarm.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Springing out of bed and commencing to dress myself in a great hurry, I heard steps approaching along the passage, and my uncle came quickly in, looking haggard and dishevelled, as indeed he well might, not having been in bed or asleep for two nights.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They say the Duke of Albemarle's forces have been overthrown, and that the Duke of Monmouth will be here by noon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading _THE REVOLT OF TAUNTON._ I woke with a start from a deep sleep, to find that already a new day had dawned, and to hear in the streets below the sound of trampling feet and the hum of a multitude of voices.