Chapter VII

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

despicably cowardly

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

a young female

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

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

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

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

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

a person, without saying who

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

move hurridly

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

make square

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

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

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

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

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

during the time that

From this reading Then he paused while the driver sprung down from the box and opened the door for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carmontelle made his way with what speed he could, hampered as he was by the heavy, unconscious form of the girl, to the carriage which he had in waiting at the end of the square.

people who are wounded

From this reading "Somebody killed or wounded--and I pray it may be Remond, the dastardly villain," he thought.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading "I should not like for any harm to come to that noble young Van Zandt."

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

From this reading His speed was not great enough, however, to hinder him from hearing the sharp report of the pistol as it went off in Van Zandt's hand, and a slight tremor ran along his firm nerves.