Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Somebody outside screamed.

win a victory over

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Somebody outside screamed.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Somebody outside screamed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

causing extreme terror

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

precisely as stated

From this reading For those lurid flames darting out of the chimney looked very terrifying indeed.

engaged in war

From this reading Bertha Warring ran out into the street, screaming; but Janice darted back into the house.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.

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

From this reading The shock of seeing the chimney on fire did not overcome Janice Day as much as the thought that daddy was lying down, resting, in the living room, and that she would never be able to get him up and into his wheelchair and out of doors before the whole house was in a blaze.