Chapter XXIX · “I Am Gideon Bayne.”

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

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

the past participle of “be”

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earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

the lower side of anything

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

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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 Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

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past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

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

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

one or the other of two

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

moving swiftly

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highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

made afraid

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

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

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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Hold!

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

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

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From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

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

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

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and nothing more

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plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

past form of “level” — aim at

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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prefer or wish to do something

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

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

a person without moral scruples

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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having a point

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

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(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

Maintained an upright posture.

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

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the act of someone who picks up or takes something

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thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

in the direction of

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

exceptionally

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under the level of the ground

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “I’m lost!” cried the frightened fugitive, falling upon his knees.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

used to ask for information about something

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

From this reading Before Joe could realize just what was taking place, and the terrified man had not taken his second step, a section of the big chimney which had been built from the bottom of the cellar was torn down, and from out of the midst of flying brick and _débris_ stood the figure of a man.

during the time that

From this reading Seen by the dim lantern light he appeared like a giant in stature, while in either hand he held a cocked revolver, one weapon leveled at the fleeing miscreant, while the other was pointed toward his confederates, and his stentorian voice, sounding uncommonly loud and clear in that underground room, commanded:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Another step and I will measure the earth with your foul body!”