Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

the force of workers available

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

a particular point in time

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

a native or inhabitant of Naples

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

and nothing more

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years

From this reading PALERMO.

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

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

except for; apart from

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

only a very short time before

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is fortunate that it is not," Frank replied; "it certainly sounds bad enough, but, as I don't think they can see us at all, it can only be a random fire."

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

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

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

at the time that

From this reading Save himself, there was not one of Garibaldi's own men but was accustomed to the sound of artillery, and he could scarcely restrain himself from starting when on a sudden the Neapolitan batteries opened fire, and their missiles struck rocks and walls round him, or burst overhead.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is not so bad as it looks," Rubini, whom he joined as he ran forward, said with a laugh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank's heart beat fast with the excitement of the moment.