Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

(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 A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

any thing at all

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

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

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

having a hard nonresonant metallic sound

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

in a conclusive way

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

deem to be

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

the act of departing

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

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

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

only a very short time before

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

for more time

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

not any; not one

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

plural of “padlock” — a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

uttered with a trill

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The departure of his captors gave him courage and some measure of hope.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

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

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading As to where he was, he had no guess more than that he was miles and miles from home.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

in or at the place that

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

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

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.

which person or people

From this reading But along with his fright came a feeling of relief that he was no longer in company of those two scoundrels who were unwittingly responsible for his predicament.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DISCOVERY The ominous sound of doors rolling and of clanking staples and padlocks told Pee-wee all too conclusively that he was a prisoner, and he was seized with panic terror at the thought of being locked in a dungeon where he could hardly see his hand before his face.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They would probably not return before morning and he would have at least a little breathing spell in which to consider what he should do, if indeed he could do anything.