Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

a youthful male person

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

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 Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

clothing in general

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading “HEAVENLY TRUE.”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

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

From this reading “That’s him!

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

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

From this reading That’s the man.

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

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

the force of workers available

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

and nothing more

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

above and across; more than

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

cut with a saw

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading “That’s him!

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

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

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “HEAVENLY TRUE.”

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

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

which person or people

From this reading Over that quiet body, that had been so quick to dare and do, and need do neither any more, a furious struggle in the dark, of three men against one, who saw himself caught red-handed, and fought, not for his own life, but to kill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

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

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement:

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading Then lights in the haunted room, quiet only broken by the hard breathing of panting men; Marcus Wray, with handcuffs on his wrists, held fast by two policemen in plain clothes, a small and dirty boy yelling with excitement: