Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

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

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

get the meaning of something

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

a state at a particular time

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

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

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

with resolute determination

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

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

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

only a very short time before

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

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

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

and nothing more

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

the force of workers available

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

-ing form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

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

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

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

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

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

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

the season of growth

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

possessing sweep

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

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

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

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

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

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

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

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

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then he gripped himself firmly, realizing the truth--it was over with for the present; away off there in the haze obscuring the river bank those indistinct black smudges were fleeing savages, their voices wailing through the night.

in or at the place that

From this reading Just in front, formless, huddled where they had fallen, were the bodies of dead and dying, smitten ponies and half-naked men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CONDITION IN THE COACH Mechanically--scarcely conscious of the action--the Sergeant slipped fresh cartridges into the hot rifle chamber, swept the tumbled hair out of his eyes with his shirt sleeve, and stared into the night.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading It was like a delirium of fever; he almost expected to see those motionless bodies outstretched on the grass spring up, yelling defiance.

but in spite of that

From this reading He could hardly comprehend yet that the affair was ended, the second attack repulsed.