used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
Benteen
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From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
FAVOREDadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
gun-barrel
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From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
without good reason
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
in like or similar manner
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
and nothing more
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
Noyan
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From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
paternosters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
participate in games or sport
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
sentry's
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From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
make steady
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FAVORED OF THE GODS It seemed as if my heart must choke me at sound of those steady footsteps approaching down the passageway.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading De Noyan merely smiled lazily, as though this new act formed part of the play, beginning calmly to roll another cigarette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The devil came likewise," he murmured lightly, sinking back upon his stool.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
but in spite of that
From this reading I heard the sharp click of a gun-barrel in the sentry's hand as he presented arms, then the noise of the uplifting latch, yet remained so paralyzed by the suddenness of it as to be fairly helpless, unable to move from my position.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Begin your paternosters, friend Benteen, or he will fly away with both of us."
