Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A minute later another volley was heard, and another "dead" man was seen being carried out.

from appearances alone

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

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

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

plural of “dude” — an informal form of address for a man

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

having lost your job

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

stricken with horror

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

and nothing more

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

above and across; more than

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A minute later another volley was heard, and another "dead" man was seen being carried out.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

having a supporting base

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was a holocaust before the train finally drew out of the station, bearing away a car-full of gasping "dudes."

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading A minute later another volley was heard, and another "dead" man was seen being carried out.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

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

From this reading They were horrified a minute later to see a man, apparently dead, being carried out of the front door and around the side of the hotel to the rear.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

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

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

which person or people

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading On one occasion, as the engine was taking water at the wicked little hamlet on the west bank, the passengers in the sleeping-car, which was standing opposite the Pyramid Park Hotel, heard shots, evidently fired in the hotel.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They did not know that it was the same man who was being carried round and round, and only the wise ones surmised that the shooting was a volley fired over the "corpse" every time the "procession" passed the bar.