used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
Bofinger
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From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
confined by bonds
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
coat-tails
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From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
divined
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From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
half-way
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From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
meanderingadjectiveUS /miˈændərɪŋ/
of a path e.g.
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
ROUTverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation flashed over him,--he divined the conspiracy.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Bofinger, before the shock of the revelation, remained but a moment confused and staring.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
in the direction of
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But half-way, meeting a hansom meandering towards him through the storm, he turned with a cry of joy and bounded into it, almost jolting the sleepy driver from his seat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Calling hurriedly to the policeman to have his wife sent home, he cleared the sidewalk with a bound and started on the trail of a car, hat in hand, his coat-tails lashing the frosty air.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ROUT AT EVERY POINT Great dangers, which in the physical world turn the coward at bay into the most dangerous of antagonists, often in the realm of the mind excite a similar phenomenon.
