Chapter XIX

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

later than; following

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

a particular point in time

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

not in physical motion

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

above and across; more than

From this reading He rose and walked over to the window.

with speed

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose and walked over to the window.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

express in words

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading Men were approaching the house rapidly, he could tell that they were running.

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From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He rose and walked over to the window.

in a weary manner

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

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

From this reading The cries were growing louder and the footsteps more distinct.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had he done so when he heard shouts far outside in the street, the heavy trampling of feet, cries, directions, orders.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He rose and walked over to the window.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CAPTAIN THORNE JUSTIFIES HIMSELF After the two women had left him, Wilfred stood motionless for a moment, and then sat wearily down to rest.