Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

later than; following

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

anew

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

exhale hard

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

made afraid

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

come to pass

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

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

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

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

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

and nothing more

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

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 He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

and nothing more

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

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

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

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

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

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

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Joe had to rely on what his helpers and others told him as to the events that followed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

at the time that

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

a Caucasian

From this reading For when he recovered his senses he was lying on a clean, white bed in what he realized must be a hospital.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But that was just what did not happen, and as Joe settled back into the net again after a rebound, he felt a sharp pain in one leg and a blow on his head that caused everything to become black before him, and then with a roaring in his ears that sounded like a cataract he lost consciousness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE NEW MACHINE Amid a riot of frightened cries--hoarse ones from the men and shrill screams from the women in the audience--Joe Strong fell into the net.

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

From this reading He fell straight and true, as he had fallen in the circus many times, and he knew that he was safe--if only the motor-cycle would land far enough away.